General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, 1989–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Italy recorded 2.97 % change on previous year for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 182.2% on the previous year and up 306.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 19.24 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -3.61 % change on previous year, in 2024.
Italy ranks 151st of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 12.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 19.24 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 1991 | 11.55 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 1992 | 8.02 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1993 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -40.3% |
| 1994 | 0.812 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 1995 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +240.4% |
| 1996 | 5.58 % change on previous year | +101.8% |
| 1997 | 0.3978 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 1998 | 1.43 % change on previous year | +258.4% |
| 1999 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2000 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +246.9% |
| 2001 | 6.86 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 2002 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -68.2% |
| 2003 | 4.29 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
| 2004 | 3.47 % change on previous year | -19.1% |
| 2005 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 5.18 % change on previous year | +39.3% |
| 2007 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 2008 | 3.86 % change on previous year | +106.6% |
| 2009 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 2010 | -0.3723 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2011 | 0.8479 % change on previous year | -327.7% |
| 2012 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +70.6% |
| 2013 | 0.1131 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 2014 | 0.5331 % change on previous year | +371.5% |
| 2015 | 0.7307 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 2016 | -0.0786 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 2017 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -2533.9% |
| 2018 | 0.9404 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2019 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +80.5% |
| 2020 | 8.55 % change on previous year | +403.8% |
| 2021 | 8.88 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2022 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2023 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2024 | -3.61 % change on previous year | -175.7% |
| 2025 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -182.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.44 % change on previous year | 12.44 % change on previous year | 12.44 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.58 % change on previous year | 0.3978 % change on previous year | 19.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.86 % change on previous year | 1.87 % change on previous year | 6.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7771 % change on previous year | -0.3723 % change on previous year | 1.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.64 % change on previous year | -3.61 % change on previous year | 8.88 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 148 Central African Republic 3.18 % change on previous year compare
- 149 Mozambique 3.12 % change on previous year compare
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- 152 Peru 2.92 % change on previous year compare
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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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy was 2.97 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 19.24 % change on previous year in 1990.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.61 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Italy rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 151st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 306.7%. 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 General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.