HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) in Italy
Italy: HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) was 164.67 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Latest (2026)
164.67
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
13th
of 27 countries
All-time high
189.18
in 2021
All-time low
151.9
in 2006
Years of data
31
1996–2026
HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) in Italy, 1996–2026
Source: European Central Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Italy is 164.67, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Italy peaked at 189.18 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 151.9, in 2006.
That places Italy 13th out of 27 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 187.31 | — |
| 1997 | 185.87 | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 182.22 | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 169.86 | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 162.45 | -4.4% |
| 2001 | 158.84 | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 156.27 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 154.34 | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 157.54 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 154.35 | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 151.9 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 160.99 | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 165.61 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 164.72 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 162.27 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 159.78 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 157.48 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 156.85 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 161.88 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 162.01 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 163.1 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 162.09 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 162.18 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 159.71 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 158.9 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 189.18 | +19.1% |
| 2022 | 179.1 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 166.65 | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 167.16 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | 166.39 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 164.67 | -1.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 164.67 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 162.09, 1.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Italy's 164.67 is above the median for high income countries, which is 159.51, 1.0× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 181.31 | 169.86 | 187.31 | 4 |
| 2000s | 158.7 | 151.9 | 165.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 160.73 | 156.85 | 163.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 170.29 | 158.9 | 189.18 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 22.90 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 388.75 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 882.91 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -96.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0003 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 14.99 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 49.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Italy?
- Hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) in Italy was 164.67 in 2026, according to European Central Bank.
- What is the highest hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 189.18 in 2021.
- What is the lowest hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 151.9 in 2006.
- How does Italy rank for hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index)?
- Italy ranks 13th out of 27 countries with data for 2026.
- Is hicp - food (neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, sub-index) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from European Central Bank, published as part of HICP - Food (Neither seasonally nor working day adjusted, Sub-index weight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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