Assess whether a persistent fiscal deficit and high national debt should be a major cause for concern for the Italian government.
| Year | Italy national debt, percentage of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 102 |
| 2009 | 112 |
| 2012 | 123 |
| 2015 | 135 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2020 | 155 |
| 2022 | 141 |
| 2024 | 137 |
| Year | Italy fiscal balance, percentage of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2006 | -3.6 |
| 2009 | -5.2 |
| 2012 | -2.9 |
| 2015 | -2.6 |
| 2018 | -2.2 |
| 2020 | -9.4 |
| 2022 | -8.0 |
| 2024 | -4.3 |
