General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Italy
Italy: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) was 3.53 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Italy, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Italy recorded 3.53 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2025.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 627.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Italy peaked at 29.33 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -1.52 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Italy 138th out of 185 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 final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 19.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 13.41 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1973 | 15.94 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 1974 | 20.53 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 1975 | 17.82 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 21.25 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 23.86 % change on previous year | +12.3% |
| 1978 | 21.99 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 22.92 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 26.54 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 1981 | 29.33 % change on previous year | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 18.51 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1983 | 19.02 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 13.06 % change on previous year | -31.3% |
| 1985 | 13.15 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 8.72 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 1987 | 13.82 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1988 | 13.47 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 8.7 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1990 | 15.14 % change on previous year | +74.0% |
| 1991 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -35.7% |
| 1992 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1993 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 1994 | 2 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 0.6936 % change on previous year | -65.4% |
| 1996 | 6.93 % change on previous year | +899.2% |
| 1997 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 1998 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -30.9% |
| 1999 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 6.98 % change on previous year | +111.0% |
| 2001 | 8.98 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 2002 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -51.3% |
| 2003 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +31.3% |
| 2004 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2005 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -37.3% |
| 2007 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2008 | 4.36 % change on previous year | +171.8% |
| 2009 | 2 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2010 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -25.9% |
| 2011 | -1.25 % change on previous year | -184.1% |
| 2012 | -1.52 % change on previous year | +21.7% |
| 2013 | -0.6678 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2014 | -0.7153 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2015 | -0.6694 % change on previous year | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 2.32 % change on previous year | -446.0% |
| 2017 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 2018 | 1.3 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2019 | 0.4197 % change on previous year | -67.7% |
| 2020 | 2.7 % change on previous year | +542.7% |
| 2021 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 2022 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 2023 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 2024 | 3.77 % change on previous year | +97.1% |
| 2025 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.67 % change on previous year | 13.41 % change on previous year | 23.86 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 16.43 % change on previous year | 8.7 % change on previous year | 29.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.26 % change on previous year | 0.6936 % change on previous year | 15.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.77 % change on previous year | 1.6 % change on previous year | 8.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2277 % change on previous year | -1.52 % change on previous year | 2.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.41 % change on previous year | 1.91 % change on previous year | 4.5 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Italy?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Italy was 3.53 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 29.33 % change on previous year in 1981.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.52 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Italy rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Italy ranks 138th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 627.9%. 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 final consumption 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 final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.