Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy

Italy: Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data was -24.7 Balance in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
-24.7 Balance
Change on year
down 30.0%
World rank
40th
of 40 countries
All-time high
20.6 Balance
in 1988
All-time low
-45.7 Balance
in 2008
Years of data
47
1980–2026

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy, 1980–2026

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Source: Eurostat. Measured in Balance.

Analysis

Italy recorded -24.7 Balance for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in 2026.

The figure is down 30.0% on the previous year and down 197.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy peaked at 20.6 Balance in 1988 and was at its lowest, -45.7 Balance, in 2008.

Italy ranks 40th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy, 1980 to 2026.
Year Balance Change
1980 -31.2 Balance —
1981 -37.2 Balance +19.2%
1982 -43.2 Balance +16.1%
1983 -32.2 Balance -25.5%
1984 -30.2 Balance -6.2%
1985 -13.7 Balance -54.6%
1986 -12.3 Balance -10.2%
1987 -0.8 Balance -93.5%
1988 20.6 Balance -2675.0%
1989 4.1 Balance -80.1%
1990 -12.6 Balance -407.3%
1991 -27.2 Balance +115.9%
1992 -37.2 Balance +36.8%
1993 -29.5 Balance -20.7%
1994 1.6 Balance -105.4%
1995 -3.8 Balance -337.5%
1996 -27 Balance +610.5%
1997 -7.5 Balance -72.2%
1998 -19.6 Balance +161.3%
1999 1.4 Balance -107.1%
2000 -0.6 Balance -142.9%
2001 -20.3 Balance +3283.3%
2002 -14.2 Balance -30.0%
2003 -13.2 Balance -7.0%
2004 -10.7 Balance -18.9%
2005 -12.1 Balance +13.1%
2006 -0.5 Balance -95.9%
2007 -4.2 Balance +740.0%
2008 -45.7 Balance +988.1%
2009 -42.8 Balance -6.3%
2010 -14.3 Balance -66.6%
2011 -26.6 Balance +86.0%
2012 -35.6 Balance +33.8%
2013 -19.4 Balance -45.5%
2014 -18.6 Balance -4.1%
2015 -7.5 Balance -59.7%
2016 -8.3 Balance +10.7%
2017 1.8 Balance -121.7%
2018 -6.2 Balance -444.4%
2019 -14.3 Balance +130.6%
2020 -19.9 Balance +39.2%
2021 9.9 Balance -149.7%
2022 -6.8 Balance -168.7%
2023 -17.3 Balance +154.4%
2024 -20.3 Balance +17.3%
2025 -19 Balance -6.4%
2026 -24.7 Balance +30.0%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's -24.7 Balance is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.95 Balance. (30 countries reporting)
  • Italy's -24.7 Balance is below the median for high income countries, which is 6 Balance. (27 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2001 -3283.3% -0.6 Balance -20.3 Balance
1988 +2675.0% -0.8 Balance 20.6 Balance
2008 -988.1% -4.2 Balance -45.7 Balance
2007 -740.0% -0.5 Balance -4.2 Balance

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s -17.61 Balance -43.2 Balance 20.6 Balance 10
1990s -16.14 Balance -37.2 Balance 1.6 Balance 10
2000s -16.43 Balance -45.7 Balance -0.5 Balance 10
2010s -14.9 Balance -35.6 Balance 1.8 Balance 10
2020s -14.01 Balance -24.7 Balance 9.9 Balance 7

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 37 Cyprus -11 Balance compare
  2. 38 Slovakia -14 Balance compare
  3. 39 Hungary -24.1 Balance compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy?
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data in Italy was -24.7 Balance in 2026, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 20.6 Balance in 1988.
What is the lowest industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -45.7 Balance in 2008.
How does Italy rank for industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data?
Italy ranks 40th out of 40 countries with data for 2026.
Is industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 197.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Industry confidence indicator and survey results - monthly data
Unit
Balance
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 1,495 data points, 1980–2026
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