Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in Italy
Italy: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) was 37,587 current LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita in Italy, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
Italy recorded 37,587 current LCU per person for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 40.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Italy peaked at 37,587 current LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 682.41 current LCU per person, in 1970.
That places Italy 134th out of 186 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.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in Italy, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 682.41 current LCU per person | — |
| 1971 | 736.6 current LCU per person | +7.9% |
| 1972 | 801.65 current LCU per person | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 989.38 current LCU per person | +23.4% |
| 1974 | 1,272 current LCU per person | +28.6% |
| 1975 | 1,391 current LCU per person | +9.3% |
| 1976 | 1,764 current LCU per person | +26.8% |
| 1977 | 2,088 current LCU per person | +18.4% |
| 1978 | 2,418 current LCU per person | +15.8% |
| 1979 | 2,982 current LCU per person | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 3,864 current LCU per person | +29.6% |
| 1981 | 4,590 current LCU per person | +18.8% |
| 1982 | 5,374 current LCU per person | +17.1% |
| 1983 | 6,141 current LCU per person | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 7,088 current LCU per person | +15.4% |
| 1985 | 7,951 current LCU per person | +12.2% |
| 1986 | 8,637 current LCU per person | +8.6% |
| 1987 | 9,531 current LCU per person | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 10,628 current LCU per person | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 11,667 current LCU per person | +9.8% |
| 1990 | 12,920 current LCU per person | +10.7% |
| 1991 | 14,103 current LCU per person | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 14,851 current LCU per person | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 14,801 current LCU per person | -0.3% |
| 1994 | 15,610 current LCU per person | +5.5% |
| 1995 | 16,789 current LCU per person | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 17,593 current LCU per person | +4.8% |
| 1997 | 18,536 current LCU per person | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 19,448 current LCU per person | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 20,321 current LCU per person | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 21,674 current LCU per person | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 22,678 current LCU per person | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 23,565 current LCU per person | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 24,269 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 25,054 current LCU per person | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 25,797 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 26,928 current LCU per person | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 27,694 current LCU per person | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 27,963 current LCU per person | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 26,755 current LCU per person | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 27,541 current LCU per person | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 27,982 current LCU per person | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 26,834 current LCU per person | -4.1% |
| 2013 | 26,258 current LCU per person | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 26,363 current LCU per person | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 26,828 current LCU per person | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 27,462 current LCU per person | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 28,290 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 28,992 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 29,236 current LCU per person | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 27,110 current LCU per person | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 30,523 current LCU per person | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 34,473 current LCU per person | +12.9% |
| 2023 | 35,762 current LCU per person | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 36,576 current LCU per person | +2.3% |
| 2025 | 37,587 current LCU per person | +2.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 37,587 current LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 80,494 current LCU per person, 47% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Italy's 37,587 current LCU per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54,549 current LCU per person, 69% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,513 current LCU per person | 682.41 current LCU per person | 2,982 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,547 current LCU per person | 3,864 current LCU per person | 11,667 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 16,497 current LCU per person | 12,920 current LCU per person | 20,321 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,238 current LCU per person | 21,674 current LCU per person | 27,963 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,578 current LCU per person | 26,258 current LCU per person | 29,236 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,672 current LCU per person | 27,110 current LCU per person | 37,587 current LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 131 Bahamas 41,040 current LCU per person compare
- 132 Puerto Rico 40,883 current LCU per person compare
- 133 San Marino 38,205 current LCU per person compare
- 135 Malta 34,254 current LCU per person compare
- 136 Brunei 33,826 current LCU per person compare
- 137 Ghana 33,559 current LCU per person compare
More economy & growth data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.18 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.8337 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0116 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 502.25 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.3992 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0085 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 366.74 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Italy?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in Italy was 37,587 current LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 37,587 current LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 682.41 current LCU per person in 1970.
- How does Italy rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita?
- Italy ranks 134th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.1%. 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), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
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- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross national expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.