Gross national expenditure in Italy

Italy: Gross national expenditure was 97.81 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
97.81
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
39th
of 71 countries
All-time high
104.36
in 1974
All-time low
95.48
in 1996
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Gross national expenditure in Italy, 1970–2024

0255075100197019972024

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross national expenditure in Italy is 97.81, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 0.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in Italy peaked at 104.36 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 95.48, in 1996.

That places Italy 39th out of 71 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Gross national expenditure in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Gross national expenditure (% of GDP) in Italy, 1970 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1970 100.11
1971 99.48 -0.6%
1972 99.41 -0.1%
1973 102.28 +2.9%
1974 104.36 +2.0%
1975 100.2 -4.0%
1976 101.5 +1.3%
1977 99.31 -2.2%
1978 98.11 -1.2%
1979 99.19 +1.1%
1980 103.06 +3.9%
1981 102.32 -0.7%
1982 101.58 -0.7%
1983 99.72 -1.8%
1984 100.69 +1.0%
1985 100.67 -0.0%
1986 98.91 -1.7%
1987 99.8 +0.9%
1988 100.19 +0.4%
1989 100.24 +0.1%
1990 100.03 -0.2%
1991 100.02 -0.0%
1992 100.15 +0.1%
1993 96.96 -3.2%
1994 96.7 -0.3%
1995 96.35 -0.4%
1996 95.48 -0.9%
1997 96.3 +0.9%
1998 96.97 +0.7%
1999 98.22 +1.3%
2000 99.15 +0.9%
2001 98.74 -0.4%
2002 99.25 +0.5%
2003 99.55 +0.3%
2004 99.41 -0.1%
2005 100.1 +0.7%
2006 100.82 +0.7%
2007 100.34 -0.5%
2008 100.73 +0.4%
2009 100.59 -0.1%
2010 101.83 +1.2%
2011 101.35 -0.5%
2012 98.91 -2.4%
2013 97.68 -1.2%
2014 97.21 -0.5%
2015 97.15 -0.1%
2016 96.83 -0.3%
2017 97.3 +0.5%
2018 97.65 +0.4%
2019 96.79 -0.9%
2020 96.49 -0.3%
2021 97.96 +1.5%
2022 101.82 +3.9%
2023 98.44 -3.3%
2024 97.81 -0.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 100.39 98.11 104.36 10
1980s 100.72 98.91 103.06 10
1990s 97.72 95.48 100.15 10
2000s 99.87 98.74 100.82 10
2010s 98.27 96.79 101.83 10
2020s 98.5 96.49 101.82 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 36 Türkiye 99.46 compare
  2. 37 Estonia 99 compare
  3. 38 Portugal 98.15 compare
  4. 40 Bulgaria 97.49 compare
  5. 41 Austria 97.31 compare
  6. 42 Sweden 97.26 compare

See the full ranking of 71 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross national expenditure in Italy?
Gross national expenditure in Italy was 97.81 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 104.36 in 1974.
What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 95.48 in 1996.
How does Italy rank for gross national expenditure?
Italy ranks 39th out of 71 countries with data for 2024.
Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Gross national expenditure (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Gross national expenditure (% of GDP)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
71 places, 3,036 data points, 1960–2024
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