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Italy 2026 permanent population census

Overview

Italy’s national statistics institute, Istat, has commenced its 2026 permanent census of population and housing. The survey, which runs from October 5 to December 23, 2026, utilizes a representative sampling method targeting approximately 1.4 million families across 2,529 municipalities.

The census aims to gather essential socio-economic and demographic data, including employment status, education levels, housing characteristics, and mobility patterns to assist in public service and infrastructure planning. This annual survey follows a model transitioned from a decennial format in 2018, intended to update municipal registries and provide a detailed view of the country’s evolving landscape.

Selected households can complete the questionnaire online using personal credentials, SPID, or CIE until December 6. For those unable to complete the process online, municipal operators will conduct follow-up interviews via telephone or in person between November 12 and December 23. Participation is mandatory, and failure to comply may result in sanctions.

In Milan, the sample survey specifically targets 10,000 families. Meanwhile, provisional Istat data for January 1, 2026, regarding the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni region indicates that foreign residents account for 3.0% of the population, a figure notably lower than the 9.1% national average and the 10.4% recorded in Veneto. In the Altopiano, the foreign resident population has seen a slight increase to 631, with the highest concentrations in Asiago, Lusiana Conco, and Roana.

Entities

Istat · Italy · Carpi · Casciana Terme Lari · Pontedera

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Istat 2026 Census and demographic data released in Italy

    Istat has launched its 2026 census affecting one million Italian families, while new data shows foreign residents make up only 3% of the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni population.

  2. [POLITICS] 8 sources
    Istat launches 2026 permanent population and housing census in Italy

    Istat has launched the 2026 permanent population and housing census in Italy, involving 1.4 million sample families to collect vital demographic and socio-economic data.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Istat launches 2026 permanent population and housing census in Italy

    Istat has launched the 2026 permanent population and housing census in Italy, involving a sample of one million families across 2,529 municipalities to collect updated socio-economic data.

  4. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Istat launches 2026 permanent population census in Italy

    Istat is launching its 2026 permanent population and housing census on October 5, involving one million families across 2,529 Italian municipalities to collect vital socio-economic data.

Sources

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