Istat: 5.4 million people will live in absolute poverty in 2025, representing 9.3% of the population.
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Data released by Istat indicates that 5.4 million people in Italy are living in absolute poverty in 2025, representing 9.3% of the population. This figure reflects a slight decrease compared to 2024, with the total number of households experiencing financial hardship currently estimated at 2.1 million.
Beyond the national figures, the data highlights specific demographic vulnerabilities, noting that the incidence of poverty among manual laborers is double the average rate observed for the broader employed population.
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ANSA (Rome, Italy) (IT) - first entryHighlights demographic vulnerability among manual laborers