(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 15 - Italy's public debt stood at 2,678.4 billion euros on December 31, 2021, an increase of 104.9 billion with respect to its level at the end of 2020, the Bank of Italy said on Tuesday.
Although up in absolute terms, the national debt is expected to have fallen in relation to GDP.
The debt-to-GDP ratio for 2021 was 155.6%.
The latest debt-to-GDP ratio figures will be released on March 2 with data from national statistics agency ISTAT. (ANSA).
Public debt hit 2,678.4 bn at end of 2021-Bank of Italy
Increase of 104.9 billion
