Absolute poverty in Italy was stable in 2025
Istat estimated that it affected more than 2.1 million households and more than 5.4 million people.
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Istat's estimate published on 15 October put more than 2.1 million households and more than 5.4 million people in Italy in absolute poverty in 2025. The incidence was 8.0% among households and 9.3% among people; both rates were stable from 2024.
Absolute poverty was more prevalent among households with foreign members: the rate was 5.9% where all members were Italian, 26.7% where at least one member was foreign and 29.4% where all members were foreign. Relative poverty incidence was 10.8% among households and 14.8% among people.
Data
Absolute poverty in Italy, 2025
Shares of households and people in absolute poverty; Istat estimates.
| Households | 8 | 8.4 |
| Individuals | 9.3 | 9.8 |
Methodology
Transcribed incidence rates reported by Istat for 2025 and 2024. Totals are rounded estimates; the source says more than 2.1 million households and more than 5.4 million people.
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