Between 2010 and 2024, the average number of household members in Italy decreased. In 2010, Italian households had about 2.41 individuals, whereas the average number of members was 2.3 in 2024.

Households in Italy are larger in the south than in the north of the country. In Campania, the average size of households was of 2.6 people in 2023, with an increase compared to 2022, while in Marche, Apulia, and Sicily households had about 2.4 members. Trentino-South Tyrol and Veneto were the only northern regions ranging in the top-10. However, in recent years, the average number of people per household decreased in Italy. Between 2010 and 2024, the mean size of families ranged from 2.41 to 2.3 components. Structure of Italian families Nationwide, 35 percent of the households consisted of families without a nucleus, such as people living alone, families consisting of two siblings, or a parent living with a child who is separated, widowed or divorced. Furthermore, couples with children made up 31 percent of all households in Italy, representing the second most common household structure. While the average size of families experienced a decrease, one/single person households were on the rise. In 2022, there were 8.36 million single-person households in Italy, almost one million more than in 2012. More babies in the south Analyzing the birth rate in the Italian macro-regions could be useful to better understand the size of the households. In the south and on the islands, the birth rate was higher than in any other area of the country. In 2023, the Southern regions recorded a birth rate of 7 babies per 1,000 inhabitants. Similarly, on the islands, there were 6.7 births per 1,000 residents. However, on a national scale, the births dropped constantly in the last years. In 2023, 6.4 children were born every 1,000 inhabitants, three infants less than in 2002.

In 2023, Italian households were larger in the south than in the north of the country. On average, families were constituted only of around *** members in the north-western regions, while in the south they were formed of *** individuals. However, in recent years, the mean number of people per household reduced in Italy. Between 2010 and 2024, the average size of families decreased from **** to *** components.

The average number of children born per woman in Italy has significantly changed over the last 70 years. In the 1950s, the Italian female was usually a mother of more than two kids, whereas in 2017 women had about one child less than females living in the middle of the twentieth century. Overall, roughly 458 thousand infants were born in Italy in 2017.

Parenthood postponed to a later age

Along with the drop in the fertility rate, an increase of the average age of mothers at childbirth can be observed. In 2017, Italian women giving birth to a child were about four years older than mothers delivering in the 1970s.

Fertility rate in Italy the lowest in the European Union

With 1.34 children born per woman in 2016, Italy and Spain close the fertility rate ranking of the European Union countries. The first place on the podium was taken by France, where on average 1.92 children were born per female.

Key information about Italy Household Income per Capita

• Italy Annual Household Income per Capita reached 15,321.940 USD in Dec 2017, compared with the previous value of 14,588.225 USD in Dec 2016.
• Italy Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2011 to Dec 2017, with an averaged value of 16,606.033 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18,047.385 USD in Dec 2011 and a record low of 14,279.624 USD in Dec 2015.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Italy grew 1.792 % YoY in May 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from Average Annual Household Income and Average Household Size and converts it into USD. Italian National Institute of Statistics provides Household Income in EUR and Average Household Size. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

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Context

The dataset presents median household incomes for various household sizes in Italy, TX, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in median household income with the size of the family unit, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different household sizes, aiding in data analysis and decision-making.

Key observations

• Of the 7 household sizes (1 person to 7-or-more person households) reported by the census bureau, Italy did not include 6, or 7-person households. Across the different household sizes in Italy the mean income is $67,506, and the standard deviation is $31,038. The coefficient of variation (CV) is 45.98%. This high CV indicates high relative variability, suggesting that the incomes vary significantly across different sizes of households.
• In the most recent year, 2021, The smallest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income was 1-person households, with an income of $35,924. It then further increased to $55,172 for 5-person households, the largest household size for which the bureau reported a median household income.

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Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Household Sizes:

• 1-person households
• 2-person households
• 3-person households
• 4-person households
• 5-person households
• 6-person households
• 7-or-more-person households

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Size: This column showcases 7 household sizes ranging from 1-person households to 7-or-more-person households (As mentioned above).
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific household size.

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In 2024, the average net income of a household in Italy amounted to ****** euros. The income of families living in the north-west reached around ****** euros, the highest in the country. In the south, Sicily, and Sardinia, instead, the net family income accounted for ****** euros.

Many families in Italy resort to professional help for performing certain tasks at home. According to a survey carried out among a sample of these families, their monthly expenditure on these services was relatively high. This statistic shows average family expenditure on home care professionals per month, highlighting differences in terms of type of professions employed and household characteristics. In particular, elderly caregivers proved to be the highest financial burden for families, with an average expenditure of approximately 1.2 thousand euros per month, which grew to over 1.4 thousand euros in the case of multiple caregivers employed by the same household. This finding might be explained by the fact that the majority of caregivers in Italy had a live-in type of work arrangement.

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Context

The dataset presents a breakdown of households across various income brackets in Italy, TX, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census Bureau classifies households into different categories, including total households, family households, and non-family households. Our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data for Italy, TX reveals how household income distribution varies among these categories. The dataset highlights the variation in number of households with income, offering valuable insights into the distribution of Italy households based on income levels.

Key observations

• For Family Households: In Italy, the majority of family households, representing 18.56%, earn $75,000 to $99,999, showcasing a substantial share of the community families falling within this income bracket. Conversely, the minority of family households, comprising 0.47%, have incomes falling $30,000 to $34,999, representing a smaller but still significant segment of the community.
• For Non-Family Households: In Italy, the majority of non-family households, accounting for 25.62%, have income $50,000 to $59,999, indicating that a substantial portion of non-family households falls within this income bracket. On the other hand, the minority of non-family households, comprising 0.0%, earn $30,000 to $34,999, representing a smaller, yet notable, portion of non-family households in the community.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: The income level represents the income brackets ranging from Less than $10,000 to $200,000 or more in Italy, TX (As mentioned above).
• All Households: Count of households for the specified income level
• % All Households: Percentage of households at the specified income level relative to the total households in Italy, TX
• Family Households: Count of family households for the specified income level
• % Family Households: Percentage of family households at the specified income level relative to the total family households in Italy, TX
• Non-Family Households: Count of non-family households for the specified income level
• % Non-Family Households: Percentage of non-family households at the specified income level relative to the total non-family households in Italy, TX

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

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Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Italy median household income. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the median household income in Italy. It can be utilized to understand the trend in median household income and to analyze the income distribution in Italy by household type, size, and across various income brackets.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Italy, TX Median Household Income Trends (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Italy, TX: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
• Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Italy, TX
• Italy, TX households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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Italy IT: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data was reported at 1.363 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.368 % for 2016. Italy IT: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data is updated yearly, averaging 2.488 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.117 % in 1992 and a record low of 1.363 % in 2017. Italy IT: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employement data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Italy IT: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 1.040 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.077 % for 2016. Italy IT: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 1.756 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.104 % in 2001 and a record low of 0.993 % in 2014. Italy IT: Contributing Family Workers: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Contributing family workers are those workers who hold 'self-employment jobs' as own-account workers in a market-oriented establishment operated by a related person living in the same household.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

An increasing number of families in Italy resort to home caregivers to assist their elderly members. According to a survey carried out among a sample of these households, however, the expenditure on these professionals might eat up a large part of the family budget. Just 41 percent of the respondents, in fact, declared that they could afford paying for a caregiver, while for 59 percent of individuals this expenditure was partially affordable or not affordable. On average, Italian families spend 1.4 thousand euros per month on one full-time cohabiting caregiver. This statistic displays the capacity to afford expenditure on elderly caregivers for families in Italy as of 2023.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Italy: Travel: Family data was reported at 12.429 Night in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.500 Night for Mar 2018. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Italy: Travel: Family data is updated quarterly, averaging 10.582 Night from Mar 2015 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.500 Night in Mar 2018 and a record low of 7.778 Night in Mar 2016. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Italy: Travel: Family data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

Japan Avg No.of Nights: Italy: AC: Home of Family or Friends data was reported at 14.600 Night in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.400 Night for Dec 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Italy: AC: Home of Family or Friends data is updated quarterly, averaging 15.250 Night from Mar 2015 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.375 Night in Jun 2016 and a record low of 11.167 Night in Mar 2017. Japan Avg No.of Nights: Italy: AC: Home of Family or Friends data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Q030: Tourism and Leisure: Average Number of Nights Stay by Nationality.

The number of couples with children in Italy has decreased in recent years. In 2012, there were 9.17 million couples with children, most of which had only one kid. More than ten years after, the number of couples reduced to 8.1 million, with only about 814,000 having three or more kids. Couples with children constitute less than 30 percent of the Italian population. More and more single parents in Italy Whereas the number of couples with kids is decreasing, when it comes to single parents a countertendency can be observed. The number of mothers and fathers raising their offspring alone increased over the years, regardless of the number of the children. Single parents in other European countries An increase in the number of parents raising their children alone can also be observed in other European countries, like in the Netherlands, where the number of single mothers and fathers has steadily grown over the last years. On the other hand, Germany registered a decline in the total number of single parents with underage children, with figures for single fathers growing to 181,000 in 2018.

As of 2023, Italian families' monthly expenditure on food was consistent. The highest amount was spent on meat, and the most numerous households spent on average 184.1 euros per month. By contrast, 66.4 euros on meat were spent by one component households. The lowest expenditure was recorded for oils and fats and amounted to 11.2 euros for one member households, and 24.4 euros for families with five or more members.

Italy IT: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data was reported at 24.221 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 23.998 % for 2016. Italy IT: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 27.320 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.121 % in 1995 and a record low of 23.998 % in 2016. Italy IT: Self-Employed: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Self-employed workers are those workers who, working on their own account or with one or a few partners or in cooperative, hold the type of jobs defined as a 'self-employment jobs.' i.e. jobs where the remuneration is directly dependent upon the profits derived from the goods and services produced. Self-employed workers include four sub-categories of employers, own-account workers, members of producers' cooperatives, and contributing family workers.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Italy IT: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data was reported at 13.944 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.072 % for 2016. Italy IT: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 14.917 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.769 % in 1991 and a record low of 13.338 % in 2003. Italy IT: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Italy IT: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data was reported at 19.601 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.921 % for 2016. Italy IT: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data is updated yearly, averaging 19.921 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 29.308 % in 1991 and a record low of 15.366 % in 1992. Italy IT: Vulnerable Employment: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Employment data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Vulnerable employment is contributing family workers and own-account workers as a percentage of total employment.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.