One in 10 people in Italy lived in absolute poverty in 2024, according to a new study released Tuesday by the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat). Large families and immigrant households were found to be the most affected.
The report said that about 5.7 million individuals - representing 2.2 million households, or 9.8 percent of the population - were living in absolute poverty. While the rate has remained stable over the past two years, it marks a significant rise compared to a decade ago.
Istat defined “absolute poverty” as the inability to afford essential goods and services. For instance, in Rome in 2023, a young couple with one child needed at least €1,568 (about $1,800) per month to meet basic needs.
Under a broader European standard, 13.6 million Italians - or 23 percent of the population - were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. This figure places Italy above the European Union average of 21 percent in 2024, according to Eurostat.
The report highlighted stark disparities among residents, with foreign households far more likely to experience poverty. Around 35 percent of families composed entirely of foreign nationals lived below the poverty line, compared to just six percent among all-Italian households.
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