Italy Government Debt to GDP
137.1%▲ +2.35 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Italy's government debt to GDP ratio rose to 137.1% in 2025, up from 134.7% in 2024. The reading remains below the all-time high of 154.4% recorded in 2020. The series dates back to 1988.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137.1% | 134.7% | 154.4%Dec 2020 | 95.7%Dec 1988 | 1988 – 2025 | Annual |
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Budget | -3.1% | -3.4% | -1.3% | -11.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Interest Rate | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 0.0% | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Government Debt to GDP in Italy averaged 121.5% from 1988 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 154.4% in Dec 2020 and a record low of 95.7% in Dec 1988. The series is reported yearly with history from 1988.
Government debt as a percentage of GDP measures the total outstanding debt of the general government relative to the size of the economy. The indicator is reported annually for Italy. Data are available from 1988 onward.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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