Italy

Italy is one of the G7 economies and has been an IMF member since 1947. Italy's quota share has remained relatively stable around 3-4%. As a eurozone member, Italy contributes to the euro's weight in the SDR basket. Italy's strong export economy and central bank (Banca d'Italia) maintain robust reserve management, keeping SDR holdings close to allocation levels.

Current Allocation

SDR 15.1B

2026

Current Holdings

SDR 14.5B

-3.8% vs allocation

IMF Quota Share

3.16%

SDR 15.1B quota

Allocation Growth

+9847%

Since 1970

Initial SDR Allocation

First Allocation Year

1970

Initial SDR Allocation

SDR 152M

Initial Quota Share

3.99%

SDR Allocation & Holdings Over Time

Allocation

Holdings

IMF Quota Share Evolution (%)

Decade-by-Decade SDR Status

Year	Allocation (M SDR)	Holdings (M SDR)	Quota Share	Net Position	Note
1970	152	152	3.99%	+0	Initial allocation
1981	915	950	3.74%	+35	—
1991	1,874	1,900	3.09%	+26	—
2001	3,010	3,100	3.25%	+90	—
2011	7,882	8,000	3.16%	+118	—
2021	15,070	14,700	3.16%	-370	2021 allocation
2026Current	15,070	14,500	3.16%	-570	Current status

2026 — Current SDR Status

Total Allocation

SDR 15,070M

Current Holdings

SDR 14,500M

IMF Quota (SDR)

SDR 15,070M

Status

– Balanced (-3.8%)