Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure in Italy
Italy: Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure was 1.1% in 2025. ▼ Falling
Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure in Italy, 1995–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of government expenditure.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of gbard in total general government expenditure in Italy is 1.1%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.4% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of gbard in total general government expenditure in Italy peaked at 1.4% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2015.
Italy ranks 33rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percentage of government expenditure | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.0% | — |
| 1996 | 1.1% | +1.9% |
| 1997 | 1.1% | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 1.1% | -2.6% |
| 1999 | 1.1% | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 1.3% | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 1.4% | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 1.2% | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | +7.3% |
| 2008 | 1.3% | -3.8% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.1% | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | -5.3% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 1.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1.0% | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 1.1% | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 1.1% | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | +2.7% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 1.1% | -7.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.2%, 92% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.3%, 84% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More reference data data for Italy
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- 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)
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- 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 share of gbard in total general government expenditure in Italy?
- Share of gbard in total general government expenditure in Italy was 1.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest share of gbard in total general government expenditure recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1.4% in 2001.
- What is the lowest share of gbard in total general government expenditure recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2015.
- How does Italy rank for share of gbard in total general government expenditure?
- Italy ranks 33rd out of 47 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of gbard in total general government expenditure rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Share of GBARD in total general government expenditure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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