Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy

Italy: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.7 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.7 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 21.4%
World rank
160th
of 185 countries
All-time high
29.84 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-7.72 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
55
1971–2025

Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971–2025

-100102030197119982025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy is 2.7 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.4% on the previous year and up 67.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 29.84 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -7.72 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Italy ranks 160th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 8.45 % change on previous year
1972 9.45 % change on previous year +11.9%
1973 24.26 % change on previous year +156.7%
1974 29.44 % change on previous year +21.3%
1975 9.98 % change on previous year -66.1%
1976 27.46 % change on previous year +175.1%
1977 18.88 % change on previous year -31.2%
1978 16.21 % change on previous year -14.1%
1979 23.68 % change on previous year +46.1%
1980 29.84 % change on previous year +26.0%
1981 18.93 % change on previous year -36.6%
1982 17.18 % change on previous year -9.3%
1983 14.32 % change on previous year -16.6%
1984 15.45 % change on previous year +7.9%
1985 12.21 % change on previous year -21.0%
1986 8.63 % change on previous year -29.3%
1987 10.37 % change on previous year +20.2%
1988 11.56 % change on previous year +11.5%
1989 9.86 % change on previous year -14.7%
1990 10.84 % change on previous year +9.9%
1991 9.23 % change on previous year -14.8%
1992 5.38 % change on previous year -41.7%
1993 -0.2784 % change on previous year -105.2%
1994 5.49 % change on previous year -2070.5%
1995 7.56 % change on previous year +37.8%
1996 4.82 % change on previous year -36.2%
1997 5.42 % change on previous year +12.4%
1998 4.95 % change on previous year -8.7%
1999 4.51 % change on previous year -8.8%
2000 6.71 % change on previous year +48.7%
2001 4.7 % change on previous year -30.0%
2002 4.11 % change on previous year -12.4%
2003 3.55 % change on previous year -13.7%
2004 4 % change on previous year +12.8%
2005 3.57 % change on previous year -10.8%
2006 4.8 % change on previous year +34.4%
2007 3.47 % change on previous year -27.7%
2008 1.75 % change on previous year -49.5%
2009 -3.76 % change on previous year -314.7%
2010 3.39 % change on previous year -190.2%
2011 1.95 % change on previous year -42.4%
2012 -3.84 % change on previous year -296.5%
2013 -1.95 % change on previous year -49.2%
2014 0.4161 % change on previous year -121.3%
2015 1.61 % change on previous year +286.9%
2016 2.17 % change on previous year +34.8%
2017 2.82 % change on previous year +30.0%
2018 2.27 % change on previous year -19.6%
2019 0.5939 % change on previous year -73.8%
2020 -7.72 % change on previous year -1400.5%
2021 12.01 % change on previous year -255.5%
2022 12.72 % change on previous year +5.9%
2023 3.69 % change on previous year -71.0%
2024 2.22 % change on previous year -39.7%
2025 2.7 % change on previous year +21.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.64 % change on previous year 8.45 % change on previous year 29.44 % change on previous year 9
1980s 14.83 % change on previous year 8.63 % change on previous year 29.84 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.79 % change on previous year -0.2784 % change on previous year 10.84 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.29 % change on previous year -3.76 % change on previous year 6.71 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.9432 % change on previous year -3.84 % change on previous year 3.39 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.27 % change on previous year -7.72 % change on previous year 12.72 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 157 Costa Rica 2.9 % change on previous year compare
  2. 158 French Polynesia 2.78 % change on previous year compare
  3. 159 Cyprus 2.73 % change on previous year compare
  4. 161 Saudi Arabia 2.65 % change on previous year compare
  5. 162 Mozambique 2.37 % change on previous year compare
  6. 163 Japan 2.36 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy?
Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Italy was 2.7 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 29.84 % change on previous year in 1980.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -7.72 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Italy rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Italy ranks 160th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 67.6%. 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
185 places, 8,317 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.