Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Italy
Italy: Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) was 4.81 billion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.81 billion US dollar
Change on year
down 31.3%
World rank
45th
of 156 countries
All-time high
60.18 billion US dollar
in 1990
All-time low
1.21 billion US dollar
in 1975
Years of data
44
1972–2025
Reserve assets, Currency and deposits in Italy, 1972–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reserve assets, currency and deposits in Italy is 4.81 billion US dollar, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 31.3% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserve assets, currency and deposits in Italy peaked at 60.18 billion US dollar in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.21 billion US dollar, in 1975.
Italy ranks 45th of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in Italy, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2.22 billion US dollar | — |
| 1973 | 2.18 billion US dollar | -1.8% |
| 1974 | 3.18 billion US dollar | +46.0% |
| 1975 | 1.21 billion US dollar | -62.0% |
| 1976 | 3.13 billion US dollar | +159.1% |
| 1977 | 7.96 billion US dollar | +154.1% |
| 1978 | 10.50 billion US dollar | +31.9% |
| 1979 | 17.29 billion US dollar | +64.7% |
| 1980 | 21.64 billion US dollar | +25.1% |
| 1981 | 18.62 billion US dollar | -14.0% |
| 1982 | 12.61 billion US dollar | -32.3% |
| 1983 | 18.52 billion US dollar | +46.9% |
| 1984 | 19.09 billion US dollar | +3.0% |
| 1985 | 14.10 billion US dollar | -26.1% |
| 1986 | 18.04 billion US dollar | +27.9% |
| 1987 | 27.82 billion US dollar | +54.2% |
| 1988 | 32.54 billion US dollar | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 44.28 billion US dollar | +36.1% |
| 1990 | 60.18 billion US dollar | +35.9% |
| 1991 | 45.45 billion US dollar | -24.5% |
| 1992 | 26.22 billion US dollar | -42.3% |
| 1993 | 25.22 billion US dollar | -3.8% |
| 1994 | 28.69 billion US dollar | +13.7% |
| 1995 | 30.13 billion US dollar | +5.0% |
| 1996 | 39.96 billion US dollar | +32.6% |
| 1997 | 48.69 billion US dollar | +21.8% |
| 2008 | 2.76 billion US dollar | -94.3% |
| 2009 | 2.64 billion US dollar | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 3.53 billion US dollar | +33.6% |
| 2011 | 1.80 billion US dollar | -48.9% |
| 2012 | 1.73 billion US dollar | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 2.53 billion US dollar | +46.4% |
| 2014 | 2.80 billion US dollar | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 5.73 billion US dollar | +104.6% |
| 2016 | 4.02 billion US dollar | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 4.88 billion US dollar | +21.3% |
| 2018 | 7.43 billion US dollar | +52.3% |
| 2019 | 6.24 billion US dollar | -16.1% |
| 2020 | 6.20 billion US dollar | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 7.19 billion US dollar | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 9.83 billion US dollar | +36.8% |
| 2023 | 6.41 billion US dollar | -34.8% |
| 2024 | 6.99 billion US dollar | +9.1% |
| 2025 | 4.81 billion US dollar | -31.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 4.81 billion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.01 billion US dollar, 4.7× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Italy's 4.81 billion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.35 billion US dollar, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.96 billion US dollar | 1.21 billion US dollar | 17.29 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 1980s | 22.73 billion US dollar | 12.61 billion US dollar | 44.28 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 1990s | 38.07 billion US dollar | 25.22 billion US dollar | 60.18 billion US dollar | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.70 billion US dollar | 2.64 billion US dollar | 2.76 billion US dollar | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.07 billion US dollar | 1.73 billion US dollar | 7.43 billion US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.90 billion US dollar | 4.81 billion US dollar | 9.83 billion US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More financial sector data for Italy
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 67.01 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0021 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 91.77 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.79 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reserve assets, currency and deposits in Italy?
- Reserve assets, currency and deposits in Italy was 4.81 billion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserve assets, currency and deposits recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 60.18 billion US dollar in 1990.
- What is the lowest reserve assets, currency and deposits recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 billion US dollar in 1975.
- How does Italy rank for reserve assets, currency and deposits?
- Italy ranks 45th out of 156 countries with data for 2025.
- Is reserve assets, currency and deposits rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Reserve assets, Currency and deposits (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.