Italy: economy and key statistics
Italy is number 9 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $2.55 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $43,309. The economy grew by 0.5% in 2025. Unemployment is 6.4%. The economy is 65% services, 23% industry, 2% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 244 R&D labs, 11 startups, 8 investors, 29 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Italy is number 11 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 61.9 out of 100: economic 83, technology 48, military 47 and human capital 71.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $2.55 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $3.70 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $43,309 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +0.5% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 1.5% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% | 2025 |
| Population | 58.9 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 25.7 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 65% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 23% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 15% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 32% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.0% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 12% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 1.38% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 89% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Italy
- Assicurazioni Generali (#58)
- Eni (#71)
- Ferrero SpA (#329)
- Prysmian Group (#359)
- TIM Group (#413)
- Webuild (#439)
- Poste Italiane (#467)
- Pirelli (#720)
Startups in Italy
Investors in Italy
Main export industries
Italy exported goods worth about $673.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $115.4bn (17.1% of goods exports)
- Pharmaceutical products: $55.6bn (8.3% of goods exports)
- Vehicles: $47.6bn (7.1% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $45.7bn (6.8% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $25.7bn (3.8% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- Germany (#3)
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
- Denmark (#35)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Italy?
Italy had a GDP of $2.55 trillion in 2025, ranking number 9 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Italy?
GDP per person in Italy was $43,309 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Italy growing?
The economy of Italy grew by 0.5% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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