The Italian economy is the third largest in the Eurozone and the eighth largest in the world, having a GDP of $2.11 trillion according to estimates from the World Bank It's a major European economic power and is home to some of the largest companies in Europe.
The Italian economy is driven by the manufacturing of highquality consumer goods, such as clothing, furniture, and automobiles, as well as by a large agricultural sector and a thriving tourism industry. Italy is also a major player in the global financial markets, and its banking system is one of the most important in the Eurozone.