General government total expenditure (current LCU) in Italy
Italy: General government total expenditure (current LCU) was 1.14 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.14 trillion current LCU
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
77th
of 197 countries
All-time high
1.15 trillion current LCU
in 2023
All-time low
0 current LCU
in 1980
Years of data
46
1980–2025
General government total expenditure in Italy, 1980–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1.14 trillion current LCU for general government total expenditure in 2025.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure in Italy peaked at 1.15 trillion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1980.
That places Italy 77th out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU) in Italy, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 290.55 billion current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 326.68 billion current LCU | +12.4% |
| 1990 | 389.54 billion current LCU | +19.2% |
| 1991 | 434.55 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1992 | 469.41 billion current LCU | +8.0% |
| 1993 | 491.89 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 495.89 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 509.59 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 538.01 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 540.15 billion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 547.85 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 554.35 billion current LCU | +1.2% |
| 2000 | 577.17 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 616.78 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 630.23 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 657.27 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 680.10 billion current LCU | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 705.37 billion current LCU | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 741.87 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 755.73 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 784.89 billion current LCU | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 808.73 billion current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 805.72 billion current LCU | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 812.55 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 824.30 billion current LCU | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 825.23 billion current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 829.63 billion current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 835.69 billion current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 835.04 billion current LCU | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 851.01 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 859.02 billion current LCU | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 873.60 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 948.30 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 1.03 trillion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 1.10 trillion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2023 | 1.15 trillion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 1.11 trillion current LCU | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 1.14 trillion current LCU | +3.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1.14 trillion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 134.14 billion current LCU, 8.5× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1.14 trillion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 281.45 billion current LCU, 4.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61.72 billion current LCU | 0 current LCU | 326.68 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 497.12 billion current LCU | 389.54 billion current LCU | 554.35 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 695.81 billion current LCU | 577.17 billion current LCU | 808.73 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 835.18 billion current LCU | 805.72 billion current LCU | 873.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 trillion current LCU | 948.30 billion current LCU | 1.15 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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 general government total expenditure in Italy?
- General government total expenditure in Italy was 1.14 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest general government total expenditure recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 trillion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1980.
- How does Italy rank for general government total expenditure?
- Italy ranks 77th out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. 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 General government total expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release