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Road accidents and injuries rise in 2024

Italy saw a stable number of road fatalities in 2024, with 3,030 deaths recorded across 173,364 accidents, according to the latest data from Istat. Although the death toll decreased slightly by 0.3% compared to 2023, the number of accidents and injuries rose by 4.1%, reaching 233,853 injuries. The road mortality rate dropped marginally from 51.5 […]

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One in four children in Italy at risk of poverty or social exclusion

More than one in four children under 16 in Italy live at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to new data released by national statistics agency ISTAT. The 2024 survey, part of Italy’s Annual Study on Income and Living Conditions, reveals that regional inequality, family structure, and parental education remain key factors behind children’s […]

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“Well-being and Inequalities in Italy” report shows divide remains between north and south

A new study by ISTAT, titled “Well-being and Inequalities in Italy” and released on Monday as part of the BES project on fair and sustainable well-being, reveals that living conditions in northern Italy continue to surpass those in the South.

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