Key economic indicators and competitive advantages for investors
Campania is one of the main economies in Southern Italy, characterized by a diversified productive fabric, dynamic exports and a growing role in high-tech and manufacturing sectors.
Below are the main economic and territorial competitiveness indicators useful for investment assessments.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Campania is one of the regions that contributes significantly to national economic growth. According to the latest ISTAT reports, the Region has shown positive performance in GDP growth: €130.037 billion in 2023, representing 6.1% of Italy's GDP.
Export
Campania is one of the most dynamic regions for exports in Southern Italy:
In 2024, the region exported goods worth approximately €21.9 billion, accounting for about 3.5% of total Italian exports.
Regional exports are driven by the province of Naples, which houses the main industrial, logistics and manufacturing hubs. However, the other provinces also play a significant role, with sectoral specializations and production districts that contribute significantly to the competitiveness of Campania's exports, broadening its geographic and product diversification.
Regional exports by province (2024)
€308.08 mln
Benevento
€1,773.08 mln
Caserta
€2,022.40 mln
Avellino
€3,818.18 mln
Salerno
€14,026.33 mln
Naples
Business structure
The Campanian business landscape is composed of a widespread base of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in diversified and locally rooted production chains, ensuring flexibility and adaptability. Alongside these businesses are large industrial groups and multinationals active in strategic sectors, which strengthen local supply chains and foster innovation, collaboration with universities and integration into global value chains.
Highlights
~500,000
Active companies
~1,700
Foreign companies
8,452
Foreign trade operators
Exports weight
on regional GDP
Non-EU countries
as a percentage of exports