Category: italy

The survey on income and living conditions of families in Italy is part of a broader European information system known as “Statistics on Income and Living Conditions” (Eu-Silc). Established by Regulation (EU) No 1177/2003 of the European Parliament and coordinated by Eurostat, this system responds to the increasing demand for detailed statistical information on topics…

According to the latest estimates from the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT), the National Consumer Price Index (NIC), excluding tobacco, increased by 0.2% on a monthly basis and 0.6% annually in December 2023. These figures confirm preliminary estimates and mark a slowdown from the previous month’s 0.7%. Key Highlights: https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/293136

In the third quarter of 2023, based on permits in the residential sector, a stability in the number of housing units is estimated, along with a slight increase in the habitable useful surface area (+0.3%) compared to the previous quarter. On the other hand, the non-residential construction sector records a significant decline (-13.9%) compared to…

In the latest provisional data released for November 2023, Italy’s employment landscape reflects noteworthy shifts, portraying a mixed picture of the nation’s job market. Employment: Unemployment: Inactivity: Quarterly Overview (September-November 2023): Annual Comparison (November 2023 vs. November 2022): https://www.istat.it/it/archivio/292910

In this quarterly update on institutional sectors, we present the state of Public Administrations (AP), along with estimations related to households and corporations. The data for Public Administrations is presented in raw form, while that for households and corporations is seasonally adjusted. Key Highlights: Analysis: In Q3 2023, the public finance scenario shows an improvement…

In the third quarter of 2023, Italy witnessed positive shifts in its financial dynamics, reflecting improvements in public debt and the purchasing power of consumers. Public Finances: Household and Consumer Trends: Corporate Sector: Expert Commentary: In the third quarter of 2023, Italy’s public finance picture displays improved debt metrics and reduced tax pressure compared to…

Italy has released the latest version of its Health for All database, a comprehensive system containing 4,000 health indicators. The database, structured for use with the World Health Organization’s HFA software, undergoes periodic updates. In this version, historical series in various sections have been refreshed, covering socio-demographic context, mortality by cause, lifestyles, prevention, chronic and…

Italy has introduced the latest iteration of its Territorial Health Information System, part of the Health for All initiative. The updated database, containing 4000 indicators, allows for comprehensive queries through the adapted HFA software from the World Health Organization. Notable features include refreshed indicators to the latest available year, extended historical series, strengthened provincial-level data,…

The recently concluded sixth edition of Italy’s Permanent Census of Population and Housing achieved a remarkable milestone with a record 93.2% response rate. Involving 2,531 municipalities and over 1 million families, this marks the highest level of participation since the initiation of the new era of Permanent Censuses in 2018. Expressing appreciation, Istat President Francesco…

In a recent press release, Italy reports a notable increase in both consumer and business confidence for December 2023. Consumer confidence index rises from 103.6 to 106.7, while the composite indicator for business confidence climbs from 103.5 to 107.2. Consumers are notably more optimistic, especially about the overall and future economic situations. Monthly indicators reveal…

Italy, December 2023: In a press release, it’s estimated that both consumer confidence (index rising from 103.6 to 106.7) and the composite indicator of business confidence (increasing from 103.5 to 107.2) will experience growth this month. Consumers exhibit a widespread improvement in opinions, particularly regarding the general economic situation and the future outlook. Notably, all…

In November 2023, Italy witnessed a 0.9% monthly decrease and a 12.6% annual drop in industrial producer prices, intensifying from October. On the domestic front, prices fell by 1.2% monthly and 16.3% annually. Excluding energy, prices exhibited a 0.2% monthly and 1.6% annual decline. Internationally, prices dipped by 0.2% monthly and 1.2% annually. In the…

According to preliminary estimates for the third quarter of 2023, the Housing Price Index (IPAB) for homes purchased by families for residential or investment purposes remained stable compared to the previous quarter. It showed an increase of 1.8% compared to the same period in 2022, marking a notable acceleration from the 0.6% growth in the…

In November 2023, Italy’s National Consumer Price Index (NIC) is estimated to decrease by 0.5% on a monthly basis, with a year-on-year increase of 0.7%, down from the previous month’s 1.7% (preliminary estimate was 0.8%). The deceleration in inflation is primarily attributed to energy prices, both regulated (from -31.7% to -34.9%) and unregulated (from -17.7%…

In November 2023, the National Consumer Price Index (NIC), excluding tobacco, is estimated to decrease by 0.5% on a monthly basis. On an annual basis, there is a 0.7% increase compared to +1.7% in the previous month (preliminary estimate was +0.8%). The deceleration in the inflation rate is primarily attributed to the prices of Energy,…

Regional Reports BesT have been launched this year, marking the commencement of a regional series offering an integrated analysis of Well-being indicators across Italian territories. The BesT indicator system, focusing on Italian provinces and metropolitan cities, encompasses a comprehensive set of Fair and Sustainable Well-being (Bes) measures. These are further enriched with additional well-being indicators…

The Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) has released key indicators on the living conditions of children under 16, based on the 2022 Annual Survey on Income and Living Conditions and a specific investigation conducted in 2021 within the same survey. Child Poverty and Social Exclusion: In 2022, 28.8% of children and adolescents under 16…

Italy’s GDP is expected to grow by 0.7% in both 2023 and 2024, showing a slowdown compared to 2022. In the two-year forecast period, the GDP increase would be mainly supported by the contribution of domestic demand net of inventories (+0.8 percentage points in 2023 and +0.7 p.p. in 2024), while the contribution of net…

Italy’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the third quarter of 2023, expressed in chain-linked values with the reference year 2015, adjusted for calendar effects and seasonally adjusted, showed a modest growth of 0.1% compared to both the previous quarter and the third quarter of 2022. As of October 31, 2023, the quarterly growth rate of…

In November 2023, Italy observes diverse signals from the sentiment of economic operators: among consumers, there is an estimated increase in confidence (the index rises from 101.6 to 103.6), while the composite indicator of business confidence decreases from 103.9 to 103.4. Consumers show a widespread improvement in opinions both on personal and general economic situations.…