GDP (current US$), per capita in Italy
Italy: GDP (current US$), per capita was 40,249 current US$ per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
40,249 current US$ per person
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
37th
of 211 countries
All-time high
40,829 current US$ per person
in 2008
All-time low
2,112 current US$ per person
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP (current US$), per capita in Italy, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current us$), per capita in Italy is 40,249 current US$ per person, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), per capita in Italy peaked at 40,829 current US$ per person in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,112 current US$ per person, in 1970.
That places Italy 37th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), per capita in Italy, year by year
| Year | current US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,112 current US$ per person | — |
| 1971 | 2,311 current US$ per person | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 2,677 current US$ per person | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 3,213 current US$ per person | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 3,629 current US$ per person | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 4,116 current US$ per person | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 4,042 current US$ per person | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 4,614 current US$ per person | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 5,623 current US$ per person | +21.9% |
| 1979 | 7,006 current US$ per person | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 8,476 current US$ per person | +21.0% |
| 1981 | 7,640 current US$ per person | -9.9% |
| 1982 | 7,574 current US$ per person | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 7,851 current US$ per person | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 7,758 current US$ per person | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 8,009 current US$ per person | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 11,341 current US$ per person | +41.6% |
| 1987 | 14,268 current US$ per person | +25.8% |
| 1988 | 15,781 current US$ per person | +10.6% |
| 1989 | 16,424 current US$ per person | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 20,874 current US$ per person | +27.1% |
| 1991 | 22,007 current US$ per person | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 23,297 current US$ per person | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 18,782 current US$ per person | -19.4% |
| 1994 | 19,382 current US$ per person | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 20,712 current US$ per person | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 23,123 current US$ per person | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 21,884 current US$ per person | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 22,365 current US$ per person | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 22,050 current US$ per person | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 20,190 current US$ per person | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 20,570 current US$ per person | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 22,452 current US$ per person | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 27,578 current US$ per person | +22.8% |
| 2004 | 31,348 current US$ per person | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 32,063 current US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 33,537 current US$ per person | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 37,826 current US$ per person | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 40,829 current US$ per person | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 37,100 current US$ per person | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 35,857 current US$ per person | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 38,432 current US$ per person | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 34,854 current US$ per person | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 35,702 current US$ per person | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 36,028 current US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 30,640 current US$ per person | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 31,392 current US$ per person | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 32,844 current US$ per person | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 35,062 current US$ per person | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 33,813 current US$ per person | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 32,091 current US$ per person | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 36,853 current US$ per person | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 35,654 current US$ per person | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 39,072 current US$ per person | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 40,249 current US$ per person | +3.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 40,249 current US$ per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 36,873 current US$ per person, 1.1× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Italy's 40,249 current US$ per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 28,863 current US$ per person, 1.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,934 current US$ per person | 2,112 current US$ per person | 7,006 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,512 current US$ per person | 7,574 current US$ per person | 16,424 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,448 current US$ per person | 18,782 current US$ per person | 23,297 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,349 current US$ per person | 20,190 current US$ per person | 40,829 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,462 current US$ per person | 30,640 current US$ per person | 38,432 current US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,784 current US$ per person | 32,091 current US$ per person | 40,249 current US$ per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 34 United States Virgin Islands 44,321 current US$ per person compare
- 35 Malta 42,757 current US$ per person compare
- 36 Guam 41,833 current US$ per person compare
- 38 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 40,028 current US$ per person compare
- 39 Bahamas 39,455 current US$ per person compare
- 40 Puerto Rico 39,295 current US$ per person compare
More population data for Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), per capita in Italy?
- Gdp (current us$), per capita in Italy was 40,249 current US$ per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), per capita recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 40,829 current US$ per person in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), per capita recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,112 current US$ per person in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for gdp (current us$), per capita?
- Italy ranks 37th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (current US$) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- GDP UNESCO Institute for Statistics
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
GDP (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.