Other expense in Italy
Italy: Other expense was 68.17 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other expense in Italy, 1995–2024
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
Italy recorded 68.17 billion current LCU for other expense in 2024.
The figure is down 57.5% on the previous year and up 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other expense in Italy peaked at 160.31 billion current LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20.19 billion current LCU, in 1997.
That places Italy 50th out of 149 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other expense in Italy, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 30.48 billion current LCU | — |
| 1996 | 22.81 billion current LCU | -25.2% |
| 1997 | 20.19 billion current LCU | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 24.94 billion current LCU | +23.6% |
| 1999 | 26.47 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2000 | 27.11 billion current LCU | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 30.66 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 32.04 billion current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 33.05 billion current LCU | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 30.66 billion current LCU | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 32.78 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 50.05 billion current LCU | +52.7% |
| 2007 | 36.81 billion current LCU | -26.5% |
| 2008 | 36.43 billion current LCU | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 41.94 billion current LCU | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 38.54 billion current LCU | -8.1% |
| 2011 | 38.46 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 44.00 billion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 38.96 billion current LCU | -11.4% |
| 2014 | 44.18 billion current LCU | +13.4% |
| 2015 | 51.10 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 2016 | 41.60 billion current LCU | -18.6% |
| 2017 | 55.03 billion current LCU | +32.3% |
| 2018 | 46.38 billion current LCU | -15.7% |
| 2019 | 46.39 billion current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 70.10 billion current LCU | +51.1% |
| 2021 | 121.98 billion current LCU | +74.0% |
| 2022 | 131.62 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2023 | 160.31 billion current LCU | +21.8% |
| 2024 | 68.17 billion current LCU | -57.5% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 68.17 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 13.99 billion current LCU, 4.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Italy's 68.17 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.49 billion current LCU, 3.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.98 billion current LCU | 20.19 billion current LCU | 30.48 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 2000s | 35.15 billion current LCU | 27.11 billion current LCU | 50.05 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.46 billion current LCU | 38.46 billion current LCU | 55.03 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 110.44 billion current LCU | 68.17 billion current LCU | 160.31 billion current LCU | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other expense in Italy?
- Other expense in Italy was 68.17 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other expense recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 160.31 billion current LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest other expense recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.19 billion current LCU in 1997.
- How does Italy rank for other expense?
- Italy ranks 50th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other expense rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Other expense (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.