🇮🇹 Italy
With 58,915,656 inhabitants (2025), Italy ranks 25 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – Italy: $43,309 /inh. (2025), ranking 36 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.5 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 6.4 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.5 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Italy, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: access to employment (1/186).
Weaknesses – Italy, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP growth (187/211), Foreign direct investment inflows (177/201), Employment rate (ages 15 and over) (156/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Italy has $43,309 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Italy has 6.4 %, above the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Italy has 1.5 %, below the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: Italy has 0.5 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.6T | 2025 | 9 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $3.7T | 2025 | 12 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $29,682 /inh. | 2021 | 24 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $42,080 /inh. | 2025 | 32 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $43,309 /inh. | 2025 | 36 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $62,803 /inh. | 2025 | 36 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.1 % | 2021 | 158 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 0.6 % | 2025 | 160 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.5 % | 2025 | 187 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.5 % | 2025 | 54 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2 % | 2025 | 60 of 210 |
| Lending interest rate | 4.9 % | 2023 | 124 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | -1.3 % | 2023 | 129 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 26.4 % | 2025 | 31 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 70.2 % | 2025 | 58 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 6.4 % | 2025 | 116 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 21.1 % | 2025 | 123 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 20.5 % | 2025 | 139 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 3.3 % | 2025 | 144 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 46.2 % | 2025 | 156 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 49.3 % | 2025 | 159 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $726.5B | 2025 | 7 of 205 |
| Services exports | $167.4B | 2025 | 16 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 11.9 % | 2024 | 58 of 185 |
| Current account balance | 1.1 % | 2025 | 69 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 32.2 % | 2025 | 109 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 62.5 % | 2025 | 129 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 30.3 % | 2025 | 139 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 38,419,000 arr. | 2020 | 6 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $20.5B | 2020 | 10 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $882.9M | 2025 | 101 of 203 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.5 % | 2025 | 149 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0 % | 2025 | 177 of 201 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government spending | 47.3 % | 2023 | 8 of 160 |
| Tax revenue | 25.6 % | 2024 | 12 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 34.7 % | 2024 | 33 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 1.4 % | 2023 | 34 of 155 |
| Government final consumption | 18.3 % | 2025 | 76 of 187 |
| Military spending | 1.9 % | 2025 | 79 of 165 |
| Central government debt | 77.3 % | 1992 | 85 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -3.4 % | 2024 | 101 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $434B | 2025 | 10 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 60.3 % | 2024 | 55 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 5.7 months | 2025 | 57 of 177 |
| Stock market capitalization | 27 % | 2014 | 62 of 101 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15 % | 2025 | 43 of 201 |
| Services | 64.5 % | 2025 | 58 of 202 |
| Gross savings | 23.4 % | 2025 | 77 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 22.2 % | 2025 | 101 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 22.6 % | 2025 | 109 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 57.6 % | 2025 | 116 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.1 % | 2025 | 149 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 25.1 % | 2025 | 4 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 47.5 yrs | 2023 | 5 of 226 |
| Population | 58,915,656 inhab. | 2025 | 25 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.4 % | 2024 | 40 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.1 % | 2025 | 58 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 61 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 58.1 per 100 | 2025 | 81 of 213 |
| Urban population | 69.7 % | 2025 | 90 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.2 % | 2025 | 133 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 95.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 156 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.9 % | 2025 | 156 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 11.7 % | 2025 | 208 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 71.2 yrs | 2023 | 5 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 82 yrs | 2024 | 10 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 84 yrs | 2024 | 11 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 86 yrs | 2024 | 12 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 14 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 2.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 16 of 194 |
| Death rate | 11 per 1,000 | 2024 | 27 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 5.3 per 100,000 | 2019 | 31 of 188 |
| Male suicide rate | 8.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 51 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 52 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 2.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 53 of 183 |
| Population growth | -0.06 % | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.18 children/woman | 2024 | 196 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 6.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 206 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.9 % | 2024 | 25 of 211 |
| Physicians | 4.19 per 1,000 | 2022 | 26 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 5 per 100,000 | 2024 | 35 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.76 per 1,000 | 2022 | 45 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 8.4 % | 2024 | 51 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.9 % | 2024 | 52 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 95 % | 2024 | 60 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.3 % | 2024 | 62 of 152 |
| Hospital beds | 3.1 per 1,000 | 2022 | 64 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 22.3 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average height of men | 177.8 cm | 2014 | 29 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 13.3 % | 2024 | 30 of 196 |
| Average height of women | 164.6 cm | 2014 | 31 of 198 |
| Adult obesity | 14 % | 2024 | 50 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.4 L/person | 2024 | 57 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult men | 14.5 % | 2024 | 69 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 74 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 25.6 % | 2024 | 77 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.7 % | 2024 | 85 of 207 |
| Tobacco use | 22.4 % | 2024 | 102 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 19.3 % | 2024 | 131 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 24.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 135 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 32 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.6 % | 2020 | 36 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.4 % | 2020 | 39 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 13.3 % | 2020 | 53 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 40.8 % | 2022 | 55 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 65.3 % | 2022 | 67 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 80.5 % | 2020 | 72 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 11 % | 2024 | 73 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 4.4 % | 2020 | 93 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.7 % | 2020 | 107 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.3 | 2003 | 143 of 204 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.11 | 2003 | 148 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.11 | 2003 | 165 of 205 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.9 % | 2023 | 62 of 169 |
| Gini index | 34.3 | 2023 | 79 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25.8 % | 2023 | 103 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.6 % | 2023 | 107 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 7,600 km | 2026 | 15 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 6 countries | 2026 | 16 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 43.5 ° | 2026 | 43 of 232 |
| Population density | 199.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 64 of 212 |
| Total area | 302,070 km² | 2024 | 71 of 212 |
| Land area | 295,720 km² | 2024 | 72 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 1,836 km | 2026 | 93 of 230 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 4,748 m | 2026 | 30 of 229 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average elevation | 538 m | 2026 | 66 of 166 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,093 m³/inh. | 2022 | 82 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 832 mm | 2022 | 104 of 180 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3.8 % | 2015 | 117 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 23.5 % | 2024 | 43 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 21.5 % | 2025 | 80 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 43.6 % | 2024 | 81 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 31.8 % | 2024 | 109 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.95 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.57 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.88 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.65 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.64 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.75 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.87 | 2025 | 46 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 2.18 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.95 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 34 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.93 | 2025 | 47 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 51 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.82 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.76 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.08 | 2025 | 34 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.16 | 2025 | 36 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.87 | 2025 | 40 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.92 | 2025 | 43 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.05 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 54 pts | 2024 | 53 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.6 | 2025 | 53 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.59 | 2025 | 60 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 61 of 205 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.77 | 2025 | 64 of 173 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.46 | 2025 | 83 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 7 % | 2012 | 25 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 32.8 % | 2025 | 59 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 25 % | 2025 | 74 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,946 | 2025 | 135 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Mandatory quota of 40% or more | 2025 | 14 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 92.9 /100 | 2025 | 4 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 27 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 31 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 7.8 pts | 2025 | 56 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Civil union only | 2025 | 12 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 32 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 18 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 2.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 17 of 213 |
| Maternal mortality | 6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 28 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.8 % | 2020 | 41 of 204 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 11.8 % | 1996 | 44 of 150 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 51.8 % | 2013 | 70 of 181 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0 /10 | 2024 | 1 of 186 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 99 % | 2019 | 1 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 32.5 % | 2019 | 18 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 88.8 % | 2022 | 46 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Italy?
Italy has about 58,915,656 inhabitants (2025), ranking 25 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Italy?
GDP per capita is $43,309 /inh. (2025): Italy ranks 36 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Italy?
Annual inflation is 1.5 % (2025); Italy ranks 54 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Italy?
The unemployment rate is 6.4 % (2025); Italy ranks 116 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Italy stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: Italy has $43,309 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Italy come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.