Italy Military Expenditure
1.6%▲ +0.0%
Dec 2024 · Annual
Italy's military expenditure stood at 1.61% of GDP in 2024, up slightly from 1.61% in 2023. The figure remains well below the all-time high of 2.99% recorded in 1966 and above the series low of 1.20% in 2015. Data are available from 1960.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.0%Dec 1966 | 1.2%Dec 2015 | 1960 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 137.1% | 134.7% | 154.4% | 95.7% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Military Expenditure (USD) | $38.0B | $36.9B | $38.0B | $1.0B | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Military Expenditure in Italy averaged 1.6% from 1960 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 3.0% in Dec 1966 and a record low of 1.2% in Dec 2015. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Military expenditure measures the share of a country's gross domestic product allocated to military spending, including personnel, operations, and procurement. The indicator is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series for Italy spans from 1960 to the present.
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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