The DataThe enigma of the two forms of poverty in ItalyAn Istat indicator suggests that the number of people living in poverty has risen over the past ten years. Another indicator, also from Istat but at European level, suggests that it has fallen. The political consequences of a statistical problem byLuciano Capone17 OCT 26
Poverty is not rifeIstat figures contradict the perception of poverty, but low wages remain a problem According to the statistics office, in 2025 there will be 2.1 million households and 5.4 million individuals living in absolute poverty in Italy, a decrease compared with 2024.byDario Di Vico15 OCT 26