Public budgets

Italy: public budget

What Italy's government raised and what it spent it on, from the figures its own budget laws or a statistics office publish. Solon places every figure on the same international classification, so it can be compared with any other place.

General government, 2024

Outturn: what came in and was spent

General government: central, state and local government and social security funds together, consolidated so that money passed between them is counted once, as Eurostat's government finance statistics (ESA 2010) count it.

Amounts in RUB, converted from EUR at 2024's average rate (Bank of Russia).

Revenue
RUB 103.98T · 47.1% of GDP
Spending
RUB 111.23T · 50.4% of GDP
Surplus (+) or deficit (−)
-RUB 7.5T · -3.4% of GDP

What the money is spent on

Italy, 2024: spending by function, as a share of all spending
Italy, 2024: spending by function, as a share of all spending
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Social protection42.2RUB 46.94T
General public services15.4RUB 17.09T
Health13.2RUB 14.65T
Economic affairs10.1RUB 11.27T
Education8RUB 8.94T
Public order and safety3.5RUB 3.92T
Defence2.6RUB 2.84T
Environmental protection1.8RUB 1.99T
Recreation, culture and religion1.7RUB 1.88T
Housing and community amenities1.5RUB 1.7T
Social protectionRUB 46.94T
Social protection, in detail, as a share of it
Social protection, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Old age65.4RUB 30.72T
Survivors11.4RUB 5.34T
Sickness and disability8.1RUB 3.79T
Family and children6.9RUB 3.24T
Unemployment4.3RUB 2.03T
Social exclusion n.e.c.3.2RUB 1.5T
Social protection n.e.c.0.5RUB 230.84B
Housing0.2RUB 79.12B
R&D Social protection0RUB 18.55B
General public servicesRUB 17.09T
General public services, in detail, as a share of it
General public services, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Public debt transactions51.5RUB 8.8T
Executive and legislative organs, financial and fiscal affairs, external affairs25.4RUB 4.35T
General services12.2RUB 2.09T
Basic research7.5RUB 1.28T
General public services n.e.c.2.3RUB 388.28B
Foreign economic aid0.9RUB 149.22B
R&D General public services0.2RUB 34.9B
Transfers of a general character between different levels of government0RUB 0
HealthRUB 14.65T
Health, in detail, as a share of it
Health, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Hospital services41.2RUB 6.04T
Outpatient services36.8RUB 5.4T
Medical products, appliances and equipment13.9RUB 2.04T
Public health services4.6RUB 676.69B
Health n.e.c.1.8RUB 267.95B
R&D Health1.5RUB 226.83B
Economic affairsRUB 11.27T
Economic affairs, in detail, as a share of it
Economic affairs, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Transport46.1RUB 5.2T
General economic, commercial and labour affairs16.1RUB 1.81T
Fuel and energy11.8RUB 1.33T
Mining, manufacturing and construction10.5RUB 1.18T
R&D Economic affairs5.5RUB 615.43B
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting5RUB 561.52B
Other industries2.4RUB 273.73B
Communication1.6RUB 184.82B
Economic affairs n.e.c.1RUB 118.23B
EducationRUB 8.94T
Education, in detail, as a share of it
Education, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Secondary education44.3RUB 3.97T
Pre-primary and primary education34.7RUB 3.11T
Tertiary education10.3RUB 916.96B
Subsidiary services to education5.5RUB 488.26B
Education n.e.c.2.8RUB 253.8B
Post-secondary non-tertiary education1.7RUB 154.83B
Education not definable by level0.4RUB 34.5B
R&D Education0.3RUB 22.66B
Public order and safetyRUB 3.92T
Public order and safety, in detail, as a share of it
Public order and safety, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Police services57.5RUB 2.26T
Law courts19.9RUB 778.37B
Fire-protection services11.9RUB 467.1B
Prisons10.1RUB 397.11B
Public order and safety n.e.c.0.5RUB 19.45B
R&D Public order and safety0.1RUB 2.71B
DefenceRUB 2.84T
Defence, in detail, as a share of it
Defence, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Military defence91.7RUB 2.6T
Foreign military aid5.6RUB 157.64B
Defence n.e.c.1.4RUB 39.31B
R&D Defence1.3RUB 37.81B
Civil defence0.1RUB 2.01B
Environmental protectionRUB 1.99T
Environmental protection, in detail, as a share of it
Environmental protection, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Waste management58.7RUB 1.17T
Protection of biodiversity and landscape15.4RUB 306.86B
Pollution abatement9.3RUB 184.82B
R&D Environmental protection9.1RUB 181.61B
Waste water management5.3RUB 105.59B
Environmental protection n.e.c.2.2RUB 43.02B
Recreation, culture and religionRUB 1.88T
Recreation, culture and religion, in detail, as a share of it
Recreation, culture and religion, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Cultural services40.5RUB 763.33B
Recreational and sporting services35.6RUB 670.73B
Broadcasting and publishing services17.2RUB 324.31B
Religious and other community services5.6RUB 105.39B
Recreation, culture and religion n.e.c.0.6RUB 11.43B
R&D Recreation, culture and religion0.4RUB 7.42B
Housing and community amenitiesRUB 1.7T
Housing and community amenities, in detail, as a share of it
Housing and community amenities, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Housing development49.1RUB 835.77B
Community development26.2RUB 445.64B
Street lighting13.9RUB 236.56B
Water supply10.1RUB 171.81B
Housing and community amenities n.e.c.0.7RUB 12.23B
R&D Housing and community amenities0RUB 0

Where the money comes from

Italy, 2024: revenue by kind, as a share of all revenue
Italy, 2024: revenue by kind, as a share of all revenue
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Taxes on income and wealth33.1RUB 34.46T
Taxes on sales, production and imports29.9RUB 31.05T
Social contributions26.8RUB 27.89T
Sales, fees and charges5.1RUB 5.26T
Other transfers received2.7RUB 2.79T
Income from property (interest, dividends, rent)1.6RUB 1.7T
Capital transfers and taxes received0.8RUB 798.63B
Subsidies received0RUB 32.69B
Taxes on sales, production and importsRUB 31.05T
Taxes on sales, production and imports, in detail, as a share of it
Taxes on sales, production and imports, in detail, as a share of it
RowValue (%)ShareNote
Not broken down, or fitting no category53.1RUB 16.49T
Value added tax46.9RUB 14.56T

Over the years

44.2 % of GDPRevenue · 1,99544.7 % of GDPRevenue · 1,99646.3 % of GDPRevenue · 1,99745 % of GDPRevenue · 1,99845.3 % of GDPRevenue · 1,99944 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00043.9 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00143.6 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00243.8 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00343.2 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00443 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00544 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00645.3 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00745.2 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00846 % of GDPRevenue · 2,00945.6 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01045.5 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01147.5 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01248 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01347.9 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01447.8 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01546.6 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01646.3 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01746.1 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01847 % of GDPRevenue · 2,01947.4 % of GDPRevenue · 2,02047.1 % of GDPRevenue · 2,02146.8 % of GDPRevenue · 2,02246.5 % of GDPRevenue · 2,02347.1 % of GDPRevenue · 2,02448 % of GDPRevenue · 2,02551.4 % of GDPSpending · 1,99551.3 % of GDPSpending · 1,99649.3 % of GDPSpending · 1,99748 % of GDPSpending · 1,99847.1 % of GDPSpending · 1,99946.4 % of GDPSpending · 2,00047.1 % of GDPSpending · 2,00146.5 % of GDPSpending · 2,00247 % of GDPSpending · 2,00346.7 % of GDPSpending · 2,00447.1 % of GDPSpending · 2,00547.6 % of GDPSpending · 2,00646.6 % of GDPSpending · 2,00747.8 % of GDPSpending · 2,00851.1 % of GDPSpending · 2,00949.8 % of GDPSpending · 2,01049 % of GDPSpending · 2,01150.5 % of GDPSpending · 2,01250.9 % of GDPSpending · 2,01350.7 % of GDPSpending · 2,01450.2 % of GDPSpending · 2,01549 % of GDPSpending · 2,01648.8 % of GDPSpending · 2,01748.3 % of GDPSpending · 2,01848.4 % of GDPSpending · 2,01956.8 % of GDPSpending · 2,02056 % of GDPSpending · 2,02154.9 % of GDPSpending · 2,02253.6 % of GDPSpending · 2,02350.4 % of GDPSpending · 2,024
Italy: revenue and spending, 1995–2025
Italy: revenue and spending, 1995–2025
PeriodRevenue (% of GDP)Spending (% of GDP)
1,99544.251.4
1,99644.751.3
1,99746.349.3
1,9984548
1,99945.347.1
2,0004446.4
2,00143.947.1
2,00243.646.5
2,00343.847
2,00443.246.7
2,0054347.1
2,0064447.6
2,00745.346.6
2,00845.247.8
2,0094651.1
2,01045.649.8
2,01145.549
2,01247.550.5
2,0134850.9
2,01447.950.7
2,01547.850.2
2,01646.649
2,01746.348.8
2,01846.148.3
2,0194748.4
2,02047.456.8
2,02147.156
2,02246.854.9
2,02346.553.6
2,02447.150.4
2,02548
Where these figures come from

Series read from Eurostat, government finance statistics (gov_10a_main, gov_10a_exp) on 2026-11-11.

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