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Italy Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

47.38% +0.27% (+0.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #22 Global Peak 48.03% (2013) Source IMF WEO

Italy Government Revenue (1988–2025)

Overview

Italy's government revenue stood at 47.38% in 2025, a rise of +0.27% from 2024. The IMF projects 47.38% by 2025. Italy ranked 22nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 46.95% - -
2029* IMF 46.93% - -
2028* IMF 47.02% - -
2027* IMF 46.92% - -
2026* IMF 47.09% - -
2025* IMF 47.38% - -
2025 47.38% +0.27% #22
2024 47.12% +0.40% #23
2023 46.72% −0.11% #21
2022 46.82% −0.34% #19
2021 47.16% −0.25% #20
2020 47.41% +0.43% #17
2019 46.97% +0.84% #18
2018 46.13% −0.15% #21
2017 46.27% −0.30% #19
2016 46.58% −1.21% #19
2015 47.79% −0.11% #19
2014 47.90% −0.13% #16
2013 48.03% +0.53% #18
2012 47.50% +1.99% #18
2011 45.50% −0.13% #18
Show all years (1988-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +23.1% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 0.4%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Italy's government revenue?

Italy's government revenue was 47.38% in 2025. Ranked 22nd globally. This represents a 0.6% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Italy?

Italy's government revenue peaked at 48.03% in 2013.

What was the lowest government revenue in Italy?

The lowest government revenue in Italy was 37.71% in 1988.

How does Italy rank in government revenue?

Italy ranks 22nd globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Italy in 2025?

Italy's government revenue is projected to reach 47.38% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Italy in 2025?

The government revenue of Italy in 2025 was 47.38%. This ranks 22nd in the world.

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