Between 2015 and 2023, Italy recorded a 44% increase in foreign direct investment, rising from approximately €300 billion to over €450 billion. A remarkable result that reflects the country’s growing appeal—despite a persisting gap compared to other major European economies.
🔍 Unveiling Italy’s Economic Potential – the recent study published by Confindustria’s Research Center – provides an updated, data-driven overview of Italy’s key economic strengths, which are often undervalued at the international level.
📌 Highlights from the report include:
• Annual GDP growth exceeding that of Germany (2018–2023) • +17.8% increase in productive investments (2019–2024) • Outstanding export performance: +45% since 2015 • 2nd in Europe for manufacturing productivity • Among the lowest CO₂ emissions per unit of GDP in the G20 • Structurally improving labor market • More resilient, less indebted corporate sector • Greater political stability and improving judicial efficiency
📘 The report was presented to major credit rating agencies in Rome, Frankfurt, and London, receiving highly positive feedback.