GDP per capita in Italy
Italy: GDP per capita was 36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
31st
of 165 countries
All-time high
36,311 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2007
All-time low
2,340 international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1551
Years of data
229
1451–2022
GDP per capita in Italy, 1451–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Italy is 36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Italy peaked at 36,311 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2,340 international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1551.
Italy ranks 31st of 165 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1450s | 2,530 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,530 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,530 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1500s | 2,549 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,549 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,549 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1550s | 2,340 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,340 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,340 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1600s | 2,543 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,543 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,543 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1650s | 2,396 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,396 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,396 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1700s | 2,469 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,469 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,469 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1750s | 2,485 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,485 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,485 international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1800s | 2,519 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,511 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,525 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9 |
| 1810s | 2,508 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,499 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,527 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1820s | 2,527 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,516 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,542 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1830s | 2,517 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,507 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,531 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1840s | 2,527 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,507 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,543 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1850s | 2,551 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,541 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,570 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1860s | 2,636 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,538 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,780 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1870s | 2,709 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,581 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,826 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 2,949 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,796 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,081 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 3,089 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,974 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,180 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 3,534 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,264 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,826 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 3,856 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,642 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,057 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 4,314 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3,660 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,889 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 4,700 international-$ in 2011 prices | 4,466 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,246 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 4,296 international-$ in 2011 prices | 2,831 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,188 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 7,270 international-$ in 2011 prices | 5,582 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,011 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 12,199 international-$ in 2011 prices | 9,430 international-$ in 2011 prices | 15,248 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 17,514 international-$ in 2011 prices | 15,492 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,275 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 22,593 international-$ in 2011 prices | 20,959 international-$ in 2011 prices | 25,454 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,395 international-$ in 2011 prices | 26,003 international-$ in 2011 prices | 31,340 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,529 international-$ in 2011 prices | 32,717 international-$ in 2011 prices | 36,311 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,361 international-$ in 2011 prices | 33,311 international-$ in 2011 prices | 35,407 international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,479 international-$ in 2011 prices | 32,385 international-$ in 2011 prices | 36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 28 Japan 38,269 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 29 New Zealand 38,250 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 30 Israel 36,649 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 32 Puerto Rico 35,281 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 34 Spain 34,123 international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for Italy
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 1.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.5% (2025)
- GDP per capita 34,716 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 15.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 34,716 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -19.53 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -22.07 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 243.42 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Italy?
- Gdp per capita in Italy was 36,224 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 36,311 international-$ in 2011 prices in 2007.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,340 international-$ in 2011 prices in 1551.
- How does Italy rank for gdp per capita?
- Italy ranks 31st out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.