Economic
Italy's 2026 GDP growth revised slightly upward
Italy's 2026 economic forecast shows modest growth acceleration to 0.8%, driven by RRF‑financed investment and rising private consumption.
The European Commission's latest economic forecast for Italy projects GDP growth of 0.8% in 2026, slightly higher than prior estimates, as Recovery and Resilience Facility financing continues to support investment and construction. Private consumption is expected to strengthen on improving real disposable incomes, while net exports remain a slight drag as imports grow faster than exports. Inflation is projected to stay subdued around 1.3% in 2026 before edging back toward 2% in 2027, helped by lingering low energy prices. The government deficit is forecast to decline gradually toward 2.6% of GDP by 2027, even as public debt remains elevated above 137% of GDP.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium (EU forecast for Italy)
- Date added
- 2026-03-22 23:08 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-22 23:08 UTC
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