Istat: 5.4 million people in absolute poverty in 2025, 9.3%
The incidence drops to 8.0% for families and 9.3% for individuals
Quick Look
- In 2025, over 2.1 million families are estimated to be in absolute poverty (5.4 million individuals).
- Istat notes a slight percentage drop compared to 2024, with strong gaps between Italian and foreign nuclei.
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Why It Matters
Istat periodically monitors the levels of absolute and relative poverty in Italy.
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In 2025, it is estimated that there will be over 2.1 million families in absolute poverty, for a total of 5.4 million individuals.
This was revealed by Istat, underlining that in percentage terms, the incidence of absolute poverty among families is equal to 8.0%, slightly decreasing compared to 2024 (8.4%), and 9.3% among individuals (9.8% in 2024).
The incidence of absolute poverty for families composed only of Italians is equal to 5.9%, rising to 26.7% among those with at least one foreigner and reaching 29.4% among families composed exclusively of foreigners.
Open Questions
- What measures will the government take to combat poverty?
- What are the geographical areas most affected?
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This article was originally published by Il Sole 24 Ore.
