Military spending, per unit of GDP in Italy
Italy: Military spending, per unit of GDP was 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
75th
of 160 countries
All-time high
0.2626 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.0123 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP
in 2014
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Italy, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military spending, per unit of gdp in Italy is 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and up 28.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending, per unit of gdp in Italy peaked at 0.2626 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.0123 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, in 2014.
That places Italy 75th out of 160 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending, per unit of GDP in Italy, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.2626 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.2429 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1962 | 0.2391 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 0.2323 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 1964 | 0.2174 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1965 | 0.2096 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1966 | 0.2076 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 0.1852 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1968 | 0.1729 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1969 | 0.1546 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1970 | 0.145 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 0.1482 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 0.1412 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1973 | 0.1167 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1025 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1975 | 0.0836 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 1976 | 0.0845 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 0.0789 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1978 | 0.0673 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 1979 | 0.0573 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.8% |
| 1980 | 0.046 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -19.6% |
| 1981 | 0.0537 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +16.5% |
| 1982 | 0.0603 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 1983 | 0.0595 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1984 | 0.0619 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 0.0594 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 0.0448 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.6% |
| 1987 | 0.0387 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1988 | 0.0372 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1989 | 0.036 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 0.0272 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -24.4% |
| 1991 | 0.0261 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1992 | 0.024 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 0.0299 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +24.6% |
| 1994 | 0.0282 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0241 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1996 | 0.0238 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 0.0264 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 0.0266 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 0.0281 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 0.0327 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 2001 | 0.0315 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0296 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0242 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 2004 | 0.0212 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0198 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 0.0183 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0156 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 2008 | 0.015 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 2009 | 0.0158 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0158 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.0144 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.9% |
| 2012 | 0.0147 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 0.0137 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0123 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 2015 | 0.0139 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +12.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0153 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0147 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0143 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 0.0142 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0185 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +30.7% |
| 2021 | 0.017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 0.0176 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 0.0155 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 0.0159 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | +12.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.0197 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 90% of the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Italy's 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.019 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP, 94% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2124 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1546 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.2626 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1025 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0573 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.1482 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0498 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.036 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0619 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0264 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0238 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0299 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0224 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.015 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0327 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0143 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0123 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0158 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.017 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0155 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 0.0185 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 72 Croatia 0.0184 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 73 Bulgaria 0.0183 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 74 North Macedonia 0.0181 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 76 Montenegro 0.0176 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 77 China 0.0172 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP compare
- 78 Eswatini 0.0171 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP 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 military spending, per unit of gdp in Italy?
- Military spending, per unit of gdp in Italy was 0.0178 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 0.2626 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest military spending, per unit of gdp recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0123 constant 2024 US$ per US$ of GDP in 2014.
- How does Italy rank for military spending, per unit of gdp?
- Italy ranks 75th out of 160 countries with data for 2025.
- Is military spending, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military spending, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Military spending ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Military spending Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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Military spending divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.