Andrea Innocenti The most significant figure in the current context is Italy's public debt level: 136,7% of GDP in 2025, a gap of 55,2 points compared to the EU average. The dossier details the value and reference period for each indicator; source: Eurostat.
| Indicator | Italy | UE | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6,3 % | 6,2 % | September 2026 |
| Inflation (HICP, annual change) | 5,6 % | October 2026 | |
| GDP growth (quarter-on-quarter) | 0,0 % | 0,5 % | third quarter 2026 |
| Public debt (% of GDP) | 136,7 % | 81,5 % | 2025 |
Unemployment: Italy and the EU
Italy's unemployment rate for the reference period, September 2026, is 6,3%. This represents a 0,1% increase compared to the previous period, indicating an increase. The EU average for the same indicator is 6,2%, and the gap between Italy and the EU average is 0,1 points, with Italy above the EU average.
Inflation: Italy and the EU
5,6% is the inflation rate (HICP, annual change) in Italy in the reference period: October 2026.
The change compared to the previous period is 1,4 and is increasing. The EU average for the same period is not available in the data provided.
GDP: Italy and the EU
0,0% is the growth of Italian GDP measured as a quarterly change in the reference period: third quarter 2026. The change compared to the previous period is 0,2 and is decreasing.
The EU average for the same indicator is 0,5% and the gap between Italy and the EU average is 0,5 points, with Italy below the EU average.
Public debt: Italy and the EU
Italy's public debt as a percentage of GDP for the reference period 2025 is 136,7%. This represents a 2,4% increase compared to the previous period. The EU average for the same indicator is 81,5%, and the gap between Italy and the EU average is 55,2 points, with Italy above the EU average.