Rimini led Italy’s provinces for growth in 2025, with added value rising 3.92%, according to an analysis by the Tagliacarne Study Centre and Unioncamere. L’Aquila followed at 3.69% and Bologna at 3.39%, compared with a national increase of 2.30% from 2024.
Milan retained the top position for per-capita added value, at €67,137.09. Across regions, the North-West recorded €42,339.78 per person, nearly double the South’s €22,875.35. The national average was €34,316.68.
Agriculture posted the strongest sector-wide increase, up 6% overall, and reached its highest share of the economy in 20 years. It accounted for 2.33% of total added value, compared with 2.26% in 2005. Growth in the sector was particularly strong in the North, at 10.08%, while the South recorded 1.24%. Fermo, Pesaro and Urbino, and Ascoli Piceno had the largest provincial increases, at 22.27%, 20.55% and 18.90%, respectively.
Construction grew 3.43%, making it the second-fastest-growing sector. The Centre led with a 5.03% increase, followed by the North at 4.6% and the South at 1.09%. L’Aquila, Teramo and Chieti recorded the strongest provincial gains, at 13.31%, 11.92% and 11.92%.
Unioncamere president Andrea Prete said the figures showed the resilience of Italy’s productive system but also highlighted regional disparities and signs of slowing in strategic sectors such as industry. He said the challenge was to make growth more solid and widespread by supporting businesses with investment, innovation and access to new markets.
Sources: ANSA Economia.