Government budget and revenue in Molise, Italy: official figures
The regional administration of Molise, meaning the region itself, its health authorities and agencies, spent €0.92 billion in 2023 after netting out transfers to other public bodies, about €3,212 per resident, 8th highest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces.
How has regional spending in Molise changed?
That spending has grown from €0.52 billion in 2000 and €0.78 billion in 2013, a rise of 17.1% over the last ten years in cash terms.
Source: Dipartimento per le politiche di coesione e per il Sud, Presidency of the Council of Ministers · saved copyWhat does Molise spend its budget on?
Health care took 75.4% of all spending by the regional administration of Molise in 2023, 10th lowest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces.
Source: Dipartimento per le politiche di coesione e per il Sud, Presidency of the Council of Ministers · saved copyWhat are the largest spending areas of Molise after health?
After health, the biggest items in the 2023 regional accounts of Molise were transport (other than roads) (€101 million), general administration (€44 million) and unallocated charges (mainly debt interest) (€12 million).
Source: Dipartimento per le politiche di coesione e per il Sud, Presidency of the Council of Ministers · saved copyHow much public money is spent in Molise?
Of the €5.0 billion spent by all levels of government in Molise in 2023 (about €17,589 per resident), 18.3% went through the regional administration, 9.6% through municipalities and other local authorities and the rest through the central state, including pensions; the regional share is 9th highest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces.
Source: Dipartimento per le politiche di coesione e per il Sud, Presidency of the Council of Ministers · saved copyHow much tax revenue does Molise raise?
The regional administration of Molise collected €0.32 billion of consolidated revenue in 2023, which leaves out transfers from the State and other public bodies, equal to about €1,103 per resident (6th lowest of 21) and 34% of its spending; in 2013 it was €0.29 billion.
Source: Dipartimento per le politiche di coesione e per il Sud, Presidency of the Council of Ministers · saved copyHow Molise compares with other regions
Regional administration spending per resident (euro, 2023) (2023)
Molise ranks 8 of 21, highest first. Consolidated figures (transfers between public bodies netted out) for 2023, divided by population on 1 January 2026.
| Rank | Region | Regional administration spending per resident (euro, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Sardinia | €4,393 |
| 6 | Sicily | €3,403 |
| 7 | Basilicata | €3,252 |
| 8 | Molise | €3,212 |
| 9 | Emilia-Romagna | €2,876 |
| 10 | Piedmont | €2,830 |
| 11 | Liguria | €2,767 |
Regional administration share of all public spending in the region (%, 2023) (2023)
Molise ranks 9 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Regional administration share of all public spending in the region (%, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 21.3% |
| 7 | Basilicata | 19.5% |
| 8 | Apulia | 18.4% |
| 9 | Molise | 18.3% |
| 10 | Campania | 17.3% |
| 11 | Calabria | 17.2% |
| 12 | Abruzzo | 15.8% |
Regional administration revenue per resident (euro, 2023) (2023)
Molise ranks 16 of 21, highest first. Consolidated figures (transfers between public bodies netted out) for 2023, divided by population on 1 January 2026.
| Rank | Region | Regional administration revenue per resident (euro, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Umbria | €1,279 |
| 14 | Marche | €1,269 |
| 15 | Abruzzo | €1,265 |
| 16 | Molise | €1,103 |
| 17 | Campania | €1,030 |
| 18 | Sicily | €999 |
| 19 | Calabria | €988 |
Total public spending per resident, all levels of government (euro, 2023) (2023)
Molise ranks 12 of 21, highest first. Consolidated figures (transfers between public bodies netted out) for 2023, divided by population on 1 January 2026.
| Rank | Region | Total public spending per resident, all levels of government (euro, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lombardy | €19,619 |
| 10 | Sardinia | €18,717 |
| 11 | Tuscany | €17,749 |
| 12 | Molise | €17,589 |
| 13 | Marche | €17,497 |
| 14 | Veneto | €17,488 |
| 15 | Umbria | €17,393 |
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Sources
- Dipartimento per le politiche di coesione e per il Sud, Presidency of the Council of Ministers: Conti Pubblici Territoriali, Open CPT: consolidated public administration spending by region, sector and level of government, 2000-2023 (SP_PA_SE_TS_CETOT), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 e43827f5e93d…)
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