Italy's population has declined in 2022, falling below 59 million, according to the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT). The population surpassed 59 million in 2009, reaching 60.6 million in the following year. Census data released on Monday revealed 58,997,201 residents as of December 31, 2022, a decrease of 32,932 from the previous year. The birth rate hit a "negative record," with 393,000 births in 2022, reflecting a rate of 6.7 per thousand population, nearly 7,000 below 2021 and 183,000 below 2008 figures. Non-Italian parent births accounted for 13.5% of all newborns, helping offset the population decline. The census reported over 5.1 million foreign residents, representing 8.7% of the total population, with a 2.2% annual increase. Life expectancy was estimated at 80.5 years for males and 84.8 years for females in 2022. While 61.3% of municipalities experienced a population decrease, 2,936 larger municipalities saw a slight population increase.
Key Points:
1. Italy's population in 2022 declined below 59 million, dropping by 32,932 individuals from the previous year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT).
2. The population exceeded 59 million in 2009 and reached 60.6 million in the following year, marking a historical milestone.
3. The latest census data indicates 58,997,201 residents in Italy as of December 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease in population.
4. Italy experienced a "negative record" in births, with 393,000 recorded in 2022, resulting in a birth rate of 6.7 per thousand population. This figure was nearly 7,000 lower than 2021 and 183,000 lower than 2008.
5. The decline in population was partially offset by positive dynamics in the foreign population, with over 5.1 million foreign residents, marking an annual increase of 111,000 or 2.2 percent. Foreign-born citizens constituted 8.7 percent of the total resident population. Life expectancy at birth was estimated at 80.5 years for males and 84.8 years for females in 2022.
(With Agency Inputs)
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