Military expenditure as % of GDP MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS
1.56%−0.05% (-2.9%)
Year 2025Rank #76 GlobalPeak 2.99% (1966)Source World Bank
Italy Military Spending (1960–2025)
Overview
Italy's military spending stood at 1.56% in 2025, a decline of +0.05% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.56% by 2025. Italy ranked 76th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw military spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Italy's military spending?▾
Italy's military spending was 1.56% in 2025. Ranked 76th globally. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest military spending in Italy?▾
Italy's military spending peaked at 2.99% in 1966.
What was the lowest military spending in Italy?▾
The lowest military spending in Italy was 1.20% in 2015.
How does Italy rank in military spending?▾
Italy ranks 76th globally in military spending as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for military spending?▾
The World Bank indicator code is MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected military spending of Italy in 2025?▾
Italy's military spending is projected to reach 1.56% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the military spending of Italy in 2025?▾
The military spending of Italy in 2025 was 1.56%. This ranks 76th in the world.
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title = {Italy Military Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/military-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}