GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Italy
Italy: GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 40,226 current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
40,226 current US$
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
37th
of 211 countries
All-time high
40,829 current US$
in 2008
All-time low
2,112 current US$
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Italy, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, gdp per capita in Italy stood at 40,226 current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Italy peaked at 40,829 current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,112 current US$, in 1970.
Italy ranks 37th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Italy, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,112 current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 2,311 current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1972 | 2,677 current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 3,213 current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1974 | 3,629 current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1975 | 4,116 current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 4,042 current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1977 | 4,614 current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 5,623 current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1979 | 7,006 current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 8,476 current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1981 | 7,640 current US$ | -9.9% |
| 1982 | 7,574 current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 7,851 current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 7,758 current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1985 | 8,009 current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 11,341 current US$ | +41.6% |
| 1987 | 14,268 current US$ | +25.8% |
| 1988 | 15,781 current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1989 | 16,424 current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1990 | 20,874 current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1991 | 22,007 current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1992 | 23,297 current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 18,782 current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1994 | 19,382 current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 20,712 current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 23,123 current US$ | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 21,884 current US$ | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 22,365 current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 22,050 current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 20,190 current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 20,570 current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 22,451 current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 27,578 current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2004 | 31,348 current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2005 | 32,063 current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 33,537 current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2007 | 37,826 current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 40,829 current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 37,100 current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 35,857 current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 38,432 current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 34,854 current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 35,702 current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 36,028 current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 30,640 current US$ | -15.0% |
| 2016 | 31,392 current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 32,844 current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 34,904 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 33,813 current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 32,092 current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2021 | 36,852 current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 35,654 current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2023 | 39,065 current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 40,226 current US$ | +3.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 40,226 current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 38,080 current US$, 1.1× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Italy's 40,226 current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 29,386 current US$, 1.4× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3,934 current US$ | 2,112 current US$ | 7,006 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 10,512 current US$ | 7,574 current US$ | 16,424 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,448 current US$ | 18,782 current US$ | 23,297 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 30,349 current US$ | 20,190 current US$ | 40,829 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,447 current US$ | 30,640 current US$ | 38,432 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,778 current US$ | 32,092 current US$ | 40,226 current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 34 United States Virgin Islands 44,321 current US$ compare
- 35 Malta 42,347 current US$ compare
- 36 Guam 41,833 current US$ compare
- 38 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 40,028 current US$ compare
- 39 Bahamas 39,455 current US$ compare
- 40 Puerto Rico 39,285 current US$ 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)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Italy?
- Gdp per capita in Italy was 40,226 current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 40,829 current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,112 current US$ in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for gdp per capita?
- Italy ranks 37th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp 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 UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release