In Italy absolute poverty is distinguished from relative poverty. The absolute poverty threshold represents the monetary value, at current prices, of the basket of goods and services considered essential for each family. It varies according to the age of the members, the geographical distribution and the type of municipality of residence. A family is absolutely poor if it incurs a monthly consumption expenditure equal or less than this monetary value. For example, in 2020, for a person aged 18-64 living in a metropolitan area of Central Italy, the absolute poverty threshold is 761.02 euros.
Families
Young people
Migrants
People living in the South of Italy
Women
Early education leavers
Prior to the outbreak of the pandemic, almost 1.7 million families were living in absolute poverty. For the first time after four years, the share of families in absolute poverty is reduced, however, it still remains at levels significantly higher than those before the economic crisis. As the pandemic hit extremely hard in Italy, these numbers will likely have been increased.
Most affected groups
Women
Young people
People living in ‘less developed regions’
Main priorities
Protection of workers through adequate income for all, including financial support where needed
Aid to people in poverty: suspension of rent or mortgage payments, support for the payment of bills
Contact details
CILAP/EAPN Italia
00185, Roma (Italy)
Tel: +39 064 470 22 99
E-mail: info (@) cilap.eu
Website: www.cilap.eu