Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Italy
Italy: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 85,588 millions in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Italy, 1970–2022
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2022, government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy stood at 85,588 millions.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy peaked at 105,691 millions in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3,614 millions, in 1971.
Italy ranks 11th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Italy, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3,818 millions | — |
| 1971 | 3,614 millions | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 7,654 millions | +111.8% |
| 1975 | 8,451 millions | +10.4% |
| 1976 | 8,808 millions | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 11,910 millions | +35.2% |
| 1979 | 16,392 millions | +37.6% |
| 1983 | 19,884 millions | +21.3% |
| 1984 | 20,907 millions | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 21,208 millions | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 29,809 millions | +40.6% |
| 1988 | 40,950 millions | +37.4% |
| 1993 | 50,414 millions | +23.1% |
| 1994 | 48,732 millions | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 50,730 millions | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 58,372 millions | +15.1% |
| 1998 | 56,521 millions | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 56,496 millions | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 49,205 millions | -12.9% |
| 2001 | 54,314 millions | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 56,592 millions | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 71,652 millions | +26.6% |
| 2004 | 79,220 millions | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 78,757 millions | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 88,226 millions | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 90,849 millions | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 105,691 millions | +16.3% |
| 2009 | 99,519 millions | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 92,581 millions | -7.0% |
| 2011 | 94,455 millions | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 84,648 millions | -10.4% |
| 2013 | 88,754 millions | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 87,805 millions | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 74,818 millions | -14.8% |
| 2016 | 71,625 millions | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 79,354 millions | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 89,036 millions | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 82,368 millions | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 84,273 millions | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 90,899 millions | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 85,588 millions | -5.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 85,588 millions is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,809 millions, 14.7× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Italy's 85,588 millions is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4,735 millions, 18.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +111.8% | 3,614 millions | 7,654 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,664 millions | 3,614 millions | 16,392 millions | 7 |
| 1980s | 26,552 millions | 19,884 millions | 40,950 millions | 5 |
| 1990s | 53,544 millions | 48,732 millions | 58,372 millions | 6 |
| 2000s | 77,402 millions | 49,205 millions | 105,691 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,544 millions | 71,625 millions | 94,455 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,920 millions | 84,273 millions | 90,899 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More education data for Italy
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 97.84 (2023)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 97.94 (2023)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 423,797 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 6,592 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 667,641 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 620,157 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.61 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.63 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.167 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Italy was 85,588 millions in 2022, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 105,691 millions in 2008.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,614 millions in 1971.
- How does Italy rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Italy ranks 11th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release