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Australia vs Italy

A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax, to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.

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Australia

East Asia & Pacific

Leader
84/ 100Safe
Credit: AAAGDP: $1,720bn
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Italy

Europe & Central Asia

72/ 100Moderate
Credit: NRGDP: $2,255bn

Overall: Australia ranks higher

Australia scores 84/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Italy at 72/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.

Category breakdown

85

Economic strength

Australia leads

70

88

Political stability

Australia leads

72

86

Business climate

Australia leads

68

82

Financial maturity

Australia leads

72

75

Growth outlook

Australia leads

72

Macro snapshot

1,720

GDP (USD bn)

-535.0 bn

2,255

2.0%

GDP growth (%)

+1.2 pp

0.8%

$65,000

GDP per capita (USD)

+26840.0

$38,160

3.5%

Inflation (%)

+1.3 pp

2.2%

2.8%

FDI (% of GDP)

+1.3 pp

1.5%

52%

Public debt (% of GDP)

-88.5 pp

141%

26

Population (M)

-33.0M

59

Australia: strong sectors

  • Mining & Resources12.0% of GDP92
  • Financial Services9.0% of GDP85
  • Technology5.0% of GDP78
  • Agriculture2.0% of GDP75

Italy: strong sectors

  • Fashion & Luxury5.2% of GDP82
  • Manufacturing16.5% of GDP78
  • Tourism13.2% of GDP78
  • Agriculture & Food2.2% of GDP72

Frequently asked

Which is better for investment: Australia or Italy?

Our composite investment index gives Australia a score of 84/100 and Italy a score of 72/100. Australia ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance. See the category breakdown above.

Is Australia a safer market than Italy?

Risk classification puts Australia as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate) and Italy as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).

Which has higher GDP growth: Australia or Italy?

Australia is currently growing at 2.0% per year, vs 0.8% for Italy. Australia has the faster headline growth rate today.

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