Italy Statistics

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Italy Statistics

Italy’s stress test is clear: 8.2% of people are at risk of poverty or social exclusion while unemployment sits at 12.6%, alongside 2.0% real GDP growth and services making up 60.7% of output. Then flip to the progress that looks almost at odds with the strain, from 86.7% household internet access and 29.2% e government use to €26.7 billion in FDI inflows and 48.7 billion in merchandise exports.

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Key Statistics

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8.2% of Italy’s population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2023, according to Eurostat’s AROPE indicator

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12.6% unemployment rate in Italy in 2023, per Eurostat’s Labour Force Survey statistics

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18.1 million visitors to Italy in 2023, counting international tourism arrivals, according to the European Travel Commission dataset

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€26.7 billion FDI inflows to Italy in 2023, as reported in UNCTAD’s World Investment Report data

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€48.7 billion in merchandise exports from Italy in 2023, per UN Comtrade/ITC trade statistics summary figures for Italy

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Italy’s services imports were $187.5 billion in 2023, per WTO World Trade Statistical Review

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Italy had 1,417,000 active enterprises in 2022 (units), per Eurostat’s business statistics framework

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€13.4 billion venture capital investment in Italy in 2023, per Crunchbase/Digital ecosystem reporting compiled in industry analysis by Dealroom

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€2,046 per capita healthcare expenditure in Italy in 2022 (current €), per OECD Health Statistics

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8.2 years healthy life expectancy at birth in Italy in 2022 (years), per Global Health Observatory/WHO healthy life expectancy series

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86.5% of Italian adults (age 15+) reported being able to read and write in 2022, per UNESCO UIS adult literacy indicator

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10.4% of Italy’s population aged 25–64 had at least tertiary education in 2023, per Eurostat educational attainment data

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6.3% prevalence of obesity among Italian adults in 2022, per OECD/WHO/Global Health Observatory compiled estimates

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79.4% of adults in Italy reported no unmet need for medical care in 2022, per Eurostat EU-SILC indicators

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€1,121.0 public expenditure on education per student in Italy in 2021 (current €), per OECD Education at a Glance

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31.2% share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption in Italy in 2023, per Eurostat renewables statistics

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0.9% municipal waste recycling rate in Italy in 2022 (excluding incineration), per Eurostat waste statistics

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Italy generated 62.7% of its electricity from fossil fuels in 2023

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38.5% of Italy’s final energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2023

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Italia exported 74.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2023

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Italy’s municipal solid waste generation was 502 kg per person in 2022

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2.0% year-over-year real GDP growth in Italy in 2023

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60.7% of Italy’s gross domestic product came from services in 2023

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11.5% of Italy’s population was foreign-born in 2023

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7.9 million people in Italy were employed in manufacturing in 2023

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Italy’s industrial production index (2015=100) averaged 98.7 in 2023

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44.6% of Italy’s businesses had at least basic digital intensity (ICT) in 2023

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25.0% of Italian enterprises used cloud computing services in 2023

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53.5% of Italian businesses used social media for business purposes in 2023

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Italy had 125.5 billion hours worked in 2023 (million hours)

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86.7% of Italian households had internet access in 2024

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29.2% of Italian individuals used e-government services in 2024

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93.6% of Italy’s fixed broadband subscriptions were at speeds of at least 100 Mbps in 2023

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Italy had 84.7 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants for mobile broadband in 2023

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55.7% of Italy’s population reported being in good health in 2022

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13.9% of Italy’s population was aged 80+ in 2023

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1.3% of Italy’s total population moved internationally as migrants in 2022

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Italy is balancing big contrasts right now, from 31.2% of energy coming from renewables to a 62.7% share of electricity still generated from fossil fuels. At the same time, 8.2% of people are at risk of poverty or social exclusion while unemployment sits at 12.6%, and international arrivals pull the economy forward. Let’s connect these dots across the country’s labor market, health, business, tech adoption, trade, and energy.

Key Takeaways

  • 8.2% of Italy’s population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2023, according to Eurostat’s AROPE indicator
  • 12.6% unemployment rate in Italy in 2023, per Eurostat’s Labour Force Survey statistics
  • 18.1 million visitors to Italy in 2023, counting international tourism arrivals, according to the European Travel Commission dataset
  • €48.7 billion in merchandise exports from Italy in 2023, per UN Comtrade/ITC trade statistics summary figures for Italy
  • Italy’s services imports were $187.5 billion in 2023, per WTO World Trade Statistical Review
  • Italy had 1,417,000 active enterprises in 2022 (units), per Eurostat’s business statistics framework
  • €13.4 billion venture capital investment in Italy in 2023, per Crunchbase/Digital ecosystem reporting compiled in industry analysis by Dealroom
  • €2,046 per capita healthcare expenditure in Italy in 2022 (current €), per OECD Health Statistics
  • 8.2 years healthy life expectancy at birth in Italy in 2022 (years), per Global Health Observatory/WHO healthy life expectancy series
  • 86.5% of Italian adults (age 15+) reported being able to read and write in 2022, per UNESCO UIS adult literacy indicator
  • 31.2% share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption in Italy in 2023, per Eurostat renewables statistics
  • 0.9% municipal waste recycling rate in Italy in 2022 (excluding incineration), per Eurostat waste statistics
  • Italy generated 62.7% of its electricity from fossil fuels in 2023
  • 2.0% year-over-year real GDP growth in Italy in 2023
  • 60.7% of Italy’s gross domestic product came from services in 2023

Italy faced poverty and unemployment pressures in 2023, while tourism, trade, and digital adoption continued to grow.

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Macroeconomic Output

18.2% of Italy’s population was at risk of poverty or social exclusion in 2023, according to Eurostat’s AROPE indicator[1]
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212.6% unemployment rate in Italy in 2023, per Eurostat’s Labour Force Survey statistics[2]
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318.1 million visitors to Italy in 2023, counting international tourism arrivals, according to the European Travel Commission dataset[3]
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4€26.7 billion FDI inflows to Italy in 2023, as reported in UNCTAD’s World Investment Report data[4]
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Macroeconomic Output Interpretation

In 2023 Italy posted a mixed macroeconomic output picture, with 18.1 million international visitors and €26.7 billion in FDI inflows supporting growth while unemployment stood at 12.6% and 8.2% of people were still at risk of poverty or social exclusion.

Trade & Industry

1€48.7 billion in merchandise exports from Italy in 2023, per UN Comtrade/ITC trade statistics summary figures for Italy[5]
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2Italy’s services imports were $187.5 billion in 2023, per WTO World Trade Statistical Review[6]
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3Italy had 1,417,000 active enterprises in 2022 (units), per Eurostat’s business statistics framework[7]
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Trade & Industry Interpretation

In the Trade and Industry picture for Italy, exports of 48.7 billion euros in merchandise in 2023 sit alongside very large services imports of 187.5 billion dollars, suggesting a strong reliance on cross border service demand even as the economy is supported by a sizable base of 1,417,000 active enterprises.

Digital Economy

1€13.4 billion venture capital investment in Italy in 2023, per Crunchbase/Digital ecosystem reporting compiled in industry analysis by Dealroom[8]
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Digital Economy Interpretation

Italy attracted €13.4 billion in venture capital investment in 2023, signaling strong investor momentum for its digital economy and digital ecosystem growth.

Health & Education

1€2,046 per capita healthcare expenditure in Italy in 2022 (current €), per OECD Health Statistics[9]
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28.2 years healthy life expectancy at birth in Italy in 2022 (years), per Global Health Observatory/WHO healthy life expectancy series[10]
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386.5% of Italian adults (age 15+) reported being able to read and write in 2022, per UNESCO UIS adult literacy indicator[11]
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410.4% of Italy’s population aged 25–64 had at least tertiary education in 2023, per Eurostat educational attainment data[12]
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56.3% prevalence of obesity among Italian adults in 2022, per OECD/WHO/Global Health Observatory compiled estimates[13]
Single source
679.4% of adults in Italy reported no unmet need for medical care in 2022, per Eurostat EU-SILC indicators[14]
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7€1,121.0 public expenditure on education per student in Italy in 2021 (current €), per OECD Education at a Glance[15]
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Health & Education Interpretation

Italy’s health and education profile stands out because adults show strong access and capability, with 79.4% reporting no unmet need for medical care and 86.5% able to read and write, even as only 10.4% have attained tertiary education.

Energy & Environment

131.2% share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption in Italy in 2023, per Eurostat renewables statistics[16]
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20.9% municipal waste recycling rate in Italy in 2022 (excluding incineration), per Eurostat waste statistics[17]
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3Italy generated 62.7% of its electricity from fossil fuels in 2023[18]
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438.5% of Italy’s final energy consumption came from renewable sources in 2023[19]
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5Italia exported 74.6 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity in 2023[20]
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6Italy’s municipal solid waste generation was 502 kg per person in 2022[21]
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Energy & Environment Interpretation

In Italy’s Energy and Environment outlook, renewables still account for only 31.2% of gross final energy consumption in 2023, even as the country relies heavily on fossil fuels for 62.7% of electricity generation, underscoring the challenge of expanding clean power while improving sustainability beyond renewables.

Economic Indicators

12.0% year-over-year real GDP growth in Italy in 2023[22]
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260.7% of Italy’s gross domestic product came from services in 2023[23]
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311.5% of Italy’s population was foreign-born in 2023[24]
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47.9 million people in Italy were employed in manufacturing in 2023[25]
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Economic Indicators Interpretation

With real GDP growing 2.0% year over year in 2023 and services accounting for 60.7% of output, Italy’s economic momentum appears driven mainly by its service sector while manufacturing still plays a significant role with 7.9 million employed.

Industry & Business

1Italy’s industrial production index (2015=100) averaged 98.7 in 2023[26]
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244.6% of Italy’s businesses had at least basic digital intensity (ICT) in 2023[27]
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325.0% of Italian enterprises used cloud computing services in 2023[28]
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453.5% of Italian businesses used social media for business purposes in 2023[29]
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5Italy had 125.5 billion hours worked in 2023 (million hours)[30]
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Industry & Business Interpretation

In 2023, Italy’s Industry and Business landscape showed modest industrial output with an index average of 98.7 while digital adoption lagged but was growing, with 44.6% of businesses reaching at least basic ICT intensity and 25.0% using cloud computing.

Technology & Connectivity

186.7% of Italian households had internet access in 2024[31]
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229.2% of Italian individuals used e-government services in 2024[32]
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393.6% of Italy’s fixed broadband subscriptions were at speeds of at least 100 Mbps in 2023[33]
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4Italy had 84.7 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants for mobile broadband in 2023[34]
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Technology & Connectivity Interpretation

In Italy, strong connectivity is the clear story for 2024 and 2023 as 86.7% of households have internet and 93.6% of fixed broadband subscriptions reach at least 100 Mbps, even though only 29.2% of people use e government services.

Society & Demographics

155.7% of Italy’s population reported being in good health in 2022[35]
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213.9% of Italy’s population was aged 80+ in 2023[36]
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31.3% of Italy’s total population moved internationally as migrants in 2022[37]
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Society & Demographics Interpretation

Italy’s Society and Demographics picture is shaped by a relatively large share of older residents, with 13.9% aged 80+ in 2023 and 55.7% reporting good health in 2022, alongside modest international migration at 1.3% in 2022.

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AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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