ROME (Reuters) - The Italian economy grew by 0.4% in 2011 after an increase in gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.8% in 2010, a figure revised upwards compared to that of 1, 5% selected so far, according to data released Friday by the national statistics agency Istat.
The budget deficit came out last year to a level representing 3.9% of GDP against 4.6% in 2010.
The government forecast for 2011 growth of 0.6% and a budget deficit of 3.8%.
According to Istat, the country's debt stood at 120.1% of GDP last year, its highest since 1996, against 118.7% in 2010.
Gavin Jones, Benoit Van Overstraeten for the French service, edited by Wilfrid Exbrayat
The budget deficit came out last year to a level representing 3.9% of GDP against 4.6% in 2010.
The government forecast for 2011 growth of 0.6% and a budget deficit of 3.8%.
According to Istat, the country's debt stood at 120.1% of GDP last year, its highest since 1996, against 118.7% in 2010.
Gavin Jones, Benoit Van Overstraeten for the French service, edited by Wilfrid Exbrayat
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