Italy GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Italy is $2.74 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.5%. GDP per capita is $46,505.

Italy GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Italy has grown from $479.97 billion in 1980 to $2.74 trillion in 2026.

Italy GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Italy. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.27%

Best Year

2021 (+8.9%)

Worst Year

2020 (-8.9%)

Years of Contraction

6 of 47

GDP per capita in Italy rose from $43,270 in 2025 to $46,505 in 2026, an increase of 7.5%.

"Italy GDP", "Italy gross domestic product", and "Italy economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Italy

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Italy for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Italy nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$2,738,164,000,000	0.5%	$46,505	-0.09%
2025	$2,550,111,000,000	0.5%	$43,270	-0.06%
2024	$2,382,718,000,000	0.8%	$40,405	-0.04%
2023	$2,317,550,000,000	0.9%	$39,282	-0.06%
2022	$2,105,723,000,000	4.8%	$35,672	-0.35%
2021	$2,180,657,000,000	8.9%	$36,813	-0.68%
2020	$1,905,956,000,000	-8.9%	$31,957	-0.29%
2019	$2,019,829,000,000	0.4%	$33,767	-0.2%
2018	$2,100,387,000,000	0.8%	$35,043	-0.21%
2017	$1,970,025,000,000	1.6%	$32,797	-0.16%
2016	$1,886,590,000,000	1.2%	$31,358	-0.22%
2015	$1,845,615,000,000	0.9%	$30,610	-0.08%
2014	$2,173,816,000,000	0%	$36,023	0.11%
2013	$2,153,257,000,000	-1.8%	$35,723	0.29%
2012	$2,099,259,000,000	-3.1%	$34,926	0.26%
2011	$2,306,569,000,000	0.7%	$38,476	0.43%
2010	$2,146,687,000,000	1.5%	$35,964	0.45%
2009	$2,207,085,000,000	-5.3%	$37,143	0.71%
2008	$2,417,245,000,000	-1%	$40,969	0.84%
2007	$2,222,788,000,000	1.5%	$37,989	0.38%
2006	$1,958,667,000,000	1.8%	$33,603	0.42%
2005	$1,866,013,000,000	0.8%	$32,148	0.75%
2004	$1,811,987,000,000	1.5%	$31,452	0.74%
2003	$1,582,534,000,000	0.1%	$27,673	0.34%
2002	$1,280,840,000,000	0.3%	$22,474	0.06%
2001	$1,172,050,000,000	2%	$20,577	0.06%
2000	$1,150,169,000,000	3.9%	$20,206	0.03%
1999	$1,256,250,000,000	1.7%	$22,075	0.01%
1998	$1,274,382,000,000	1.8%	$22,395	0.05%
1997	$1,246,342,000,000	1.9%	$21,913	0.06%
1996	$1,315,135,000,000	1.5%	$23,136	0%
1995	$1,177,987,000,000	2.9%	$20,723	0%
1994	$1,082,455,000,000	2.2%	$19,043	0.04%
1993	$1,049,470,000,000	-0.9%	$18,470	0.08%
1992	$1,305,099,000,000	0.8%	$22,988	0.05%
1991	$1,229,898,000,000	1.4%	$21,675	0.09%
1990	$1,164,328,000,000	2.1%	$20,537	0.08%
1989	$932,931,000,000	3.4%	$16,469	0.07%
1988	$897,006,000,000	4.2%	$15,846	0.03%
1987	$809,632,000,000	3.2%	$14,306	-0.01%
1986	$645,071,000,000	2.9%	$11,397	0.02%
1985	$455,457,000,000	2.8%	$8,049	0.04%
1984	$441,048,000,000	3.2%	$7,797	0%
1983	$446,399,000,000	1.2%	$7,892	0.07%
1982	$430,169,000,000	0.4%	$7,610	0.08%
1981	$435,267,000,000	4.7%	$7,707	0.16%
1980	$479,967,000,000	3.1%	$8,512	—

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Italy GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Italy through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Italy nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$3,127,670,000,000	0.7%	$53,589	-0.22%
2030	$3,045,633,000,000	0.7%	$52,068	-0.2%
2029	$2,965,313,000,000	0.7%	$50,593	-0.18%
2028	$2,887,378,000,000	0.8%	$49,175	-0.15%
2027	$2,805,918,000,000	0.5%	$47,715	-0.12%

Compare Italy to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Italy ranks #8 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Italy?

The nominal GDP of Italy in 2026 is $2.74 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Italy 8th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Italy?

The GDP growth rate of Italy in 2026 is 0.5%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Italy?

GDP per capita in Italy in 2026 is $46,505, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Italy expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Italy to reach $3.13 trillion by 2031, up from $2.74 trillion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.