Italy vs Poland: Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP

Italy
49.41
in 2030
Poland
48.23
in 2030
Italy rank
20th
Poland rank
22nd

Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP over time

  • Italy
  • Poland
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 49.41 against 48.23 in Poland, a difference of 1.18.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Italy ahead.

Italy ranks 20th and Poland ranks 22nd of 195 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Italy Poland Difference Ahead
1990s 48.94 45.85 3.09 Italy
2000s 47.36 44.17 3.19 Italy
2010s 49.57 42.53 7.04 Italy
2020s 52.12 47.8 4.32 Italy
2030s 49.41 48.23 1.17 Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure, general government, percent of gdp, Italy or Poland?
Italy, at 49.41 against 48.23 in Poland as of 2030.
What is the difference in expenditure, general government, percent of gdp between Italy and Poland?
1.18, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and Poland?
35 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2030.
How do Italy and Poland rank globally for expenditure, general government, percent of gdp?
Italy ranks 20th and Poland ranks 22nd of 195 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Expenditure, General government, Percent of GDP
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
213 places, 7,647 data points, 1991–2030
Last refreshed

Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October