New demographic data was published by the National Statistical Institute (Istat). They show that in 2024 370,000 were born in Italy. kids. It's 2.6 percent less than in 2023.
The last year, when the birth rate was recorded year -on -year was 2008. What is worth emphasizing, it was born by 35.8 percent. children more than in 2024.
Italy. Alarming data. It's about fertility
The media write that the birth rate on the Apennine Peninsula is record low and the worst than unification of the country in 1861.
The statistics about fertility rate. In order for the country to develop stable through the population growth, this indicator should be 2.1. In Italy reached level 1.18. In other words: there is 1.18 child for one Italian.
Italy. There is a shortage of children in the country. The situation is “saved” by migrants
Istat stated that in 2024 the Italian population amounted to 58.93 million. This is a decrease in year to year by 37 thousand. people. Last year, as much as 281,000 were recorded on the Apennine Peninsula. more deaths than births.
The data also indicates Progressive aging of society. The average life expectancy increased to 83.4 years. It is five months longer than in 2023.
It can be seen that the situation related to the Italian population is constantly “saving” influx of migrantswho want to get to the European Union and settle in Italy. Still The statistics are alarming.
Source: European truth