Istat expresses condolences on the passing of professor Antonio Golini

Istat expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Professor Antonio Golini, who served as Acting President of the Institute from 2013 to 2014

Note on Italian economy – March – April 2025

The note on Italian economy for the months of March and April 2025 now online

Industrial production – March 2025

In March 2025 the index increased by 0.1% over February and decreased by 1.8% year-over-year

Retail trade – March 2025

In March 2025 the index -0.5% over February and -2.8% y-o-y

Foreign trade with non-EU countries – March 2025

In March 2025 import -1.1%, export +2.9% compared with February; the trade balance was +5,958 million euro

Employment and unemployment (provisional estimates) – March 2025

In March 2025, employment fell (-0.1%). Unemployment rate up to 6.0% (+0.1 p.p.).

Industrial and Construction producer prices – March 2025

Industrial producer price index -2.4% over February and +3.9% y-o-y; construction of buildings +0.5% both over February and y-o-y

Consumer prices (provisional data)- April 2025

In April 2025 the CPI +0.2% compared with the previous month and +2.0% year-over-year

Preliminary estimate of GDP – Q1 2025

In Q1 2025 GDP increased by 0.3% on the previous quarter and by 0.6% y/o/y

Contractual wages and salaries – Q1 2025

In March 2025 contractual hourly wages +0.4% over February and +4.0% y-o-y