Italy: Government expenditure
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The most recent value is 101.45 billion Euro as of Q2 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 98.64 billion Euro. Historically, the average for Italy from Q1 1995 to Q2 2026 is 75.8 billion Euro. The minimum of 37.96 billion Euro was recorded in Q1 1995, while the maximum of 123.38 billion Euro was reached in Q4 2025.
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- Measure: billion Euro
- Definition: Total spending by all levels of government but excluding public enterprises.
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Italy: Government expenditure, billion currency units |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 | 101.45 |
| 2026 Q1 | 98.64 |
| 2025 Q4 | 123.38 |
| 2025 Q3 | 94.28 |
| 2025 Q2 | 98.91 |
| 2025 Q1 | 95.54 |
| 2024 Q4 | 119.27 |
| 2024 Q3 | 90.91 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 18.25 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 465.68 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -3.45 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | 0.29 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 101.45 | Q2/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 3.88 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 25.60 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 23.66 | 2024 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 0.01 | 1989 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 34.70 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt | 135.33 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 0.04 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 30.87 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 6.95 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 16.25 | 2024 | percent |