Istat: births still declining, 14,000 fewer in 2025

In 2025, Italy recorded 355,772 births, a 3.8% decrease from 2024, marking a historical low in fertility rates. The average number of children per woman fell to 1.14. Births from both Italian and foreign parents declined, with a notable drop in the South. Mixed and foreign couples saw an increase in births. The trend of decreasing first and second children continues, particularly in the South, aligning with long-term declines since 2008.