Expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy
Italy: Expenditure on social benefits by function was 625,100 Million euro in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
625,100 Million euro
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
3rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
625,100 Million euro
in 2024
All-time low
199,177 Million euro
in 1995
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Million euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy is 625,100 Million euro, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.5% on the previous year and up 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy peaked at 625,100 Million euro in 2024 and was at its lowest, 199,177 Million euro, in 1995.
Italy ranks 3rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy, year by year
| Year | Million euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 204,214 Million euro | — |
| 1991 | 225,499 Million euro | +10.4% |
| 1992 | 238,578 Million euro | +5.8% |
| 1993 | 214,331 Million euro | -10.2% |
| 1994 | 215,872 Million euro | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 199,177 Million euro | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 230,766 Million euro | +15.9% |
| 1997 | 252,363 Million euro | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 256,864 Million euro | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 269,645 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 281,807 Million euro | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 297,486 Million euro | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 313,740 Million euro | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 329,238 Million euro | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 346,240 Million euro | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 360,089 Million euro | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 378,103 Million euro | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 391,508 Million euro | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 412,263 Million euro | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 428,637 Million euro | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 439,714 Million euro | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 445,090 Million euro | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 449,917 Million euro | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 456,262 Million euro | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 463,843 Million euro | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 473,091 Million euro | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 475,744 Million euro | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 483,474 Million euro | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 493,331 Million euro | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 506,969 Million euro | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 551,566 Million euro | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 560,868 Million euro | +1.7% |
| 2022 | 575,734 Million euro | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 598,367 Million euro | +3.9% |
| 2024 | 625,100 Million euro | +4.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 625,100 Million euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62,182 Million euro, 10.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Italy's 625,100 Million euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,117 Million euro, 9.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 230,731 Million euro | 199,177 Million euro | 269,645 Million euro | 10 |
| 2000s | 353,911 Million euro | 281,807 Million euro | 428,637 Million euro | 10 |
| 2010s | 468,744 Million euro | 439,714 Million euro | 506,969 Million euro | 10 |
| 2020s | 582,327 Million euro | 551,566 Million euro | 625,100 Million euro | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 1 Germany 1.30 million Million euro compare
- 2 France 932,548 Million euro compare
- 4 United Kingdom 617,697 Million euro compare
- 4 United Kingdom 617,697 Million euro compare
- 6 Spain 401,818 Million euro compare
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy?
- Expenditure on social benefits by function in Italy was 625,100 Million euro in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 625,100 Million euro in 2024.
- What is the lowest expenditure on social benefits by function recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 199,177 Million euro in 1995.
- How does Italy rank for expenditure on social benefits by function?
- Italy ranks 3rd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is expenditure on social benefits by function rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Expenditure on social benefits by function. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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