Italy's well-being indicators have improved, but risk of poverty remains high - report

Italy's well-being indicators improved in 2022, but poverty risk remains above the EU average, according to Istat's BES report. The report noted enhancements in 54 out of 132 indicators, with 55 stable and 23 declining. The projected poverty risk for 2025 is 18.6%, exceeding the EU average by 2.3 percentage points. While Italy excels in health and security, it struggles with education, employment, and innovation. Life expectancy reached a record 83.7 years in 2025, with men living 81.7 years and women 85.7 years.