GDP share generated by travel and tourism in Italy 2019-2023

In 2023, the share of travel and tourism's total contribution to Italy's gross domestic product (GDP) nearly equaled the figure reported in 2019, the year before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, travel and tourism generated, directly and indirectly, roughly 10.5 percent of the country's GDP in 2023. That year, the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in Italy amounted to nearly 215 billion euros. 

What is the contribution of travel and tourism to employment in Italy?

In 2023, the total contribution of travel and tourism to employment in Italy recovered from the impact of the health crisis. Overall, these industries generated, directly and indirectly, just under three million jobs in 2023, denoting a four percent increase from 2019.

What are the leading inbound tourism markets in Italy?

In 2023, the total international tourist expenditure in Italy, including overnight and same-day visitors, surpassed 50 billion euros, the highest figure reported to date. When breaking down the inbound tourism expenditure in Italy by country, Germany ranked as the leading market, ahead of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.