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Italy Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

1.66% +0.67pp (+68.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #150 Global Peak 21.06% (1980) Source World Bank

Italy Inflation Rate (1960–2025)

Overview

Italy's inflation rate stood at 1.66% in 2025, a rise of +0.67pp from 2024. The IMF projects 1.66% by 2025. Italy ranked 150th globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 2.00% - -
2029* IMF 2.00% - -
2028* IMF 2.00% - -
2027* IMF 2.00% - -
2026* IMF 2.01% - -
2025* IMF 1.66% - -
2025 1.66% +0.67pp #150
2024 0.98% −4.92pp #22
2023 5.62% −3.11pp #93
2022 8.20% +6.26pp #102
2021 1.87% +2.02pp #46
2020 -0.14% −0.77pp #33
2019 0.61% −0.63pp #40
2018 1.14% −0.19pp #47
2017 1.23% +1.28pp #50
2016 -0.09% −0.20pp #42
2015 0.04% −0.20pp #52
2014 0.24% −1.00pp #35
2013 1.22% −2.10pp #50
2012 3.04% +0.11pp #83
2011 2.78% +1.16pp #37
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

The de-escalation of Middle East tensions and subsequent drop in oil prices below $100 are likely to exert downward pressure on Italy's inflation rate, currently at 1.66%. As Italy relies heavily on gas-fired power, lower energy costs from reduced oil prices would directly decrease import expenses. Additionally, a softening US Dollar and strengthening Euro could make imports cheaper, further contributing to disinflationary pressures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Italy's inflation rate?

Italy's inflation rate was 1.66% in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 68.7% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Italy?

Italy's inflation rate peaked at 21.06% in 1980.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Italy?

The lowest inflation rate in Italy was -0.14% in 2020.

How does Italy rank in inflation rate?

Italy ranks 150th globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Italy in 2025?

Italy's inflation rate is projected to reach 1.66% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Italy in 2025?

The inflation rate of Italy in 2025 was 1.66%. This ranks 150th in the world.

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