The Italians resident abroad in 2022: main demographic and social characteristics on the basis of the previous permanent population census

Abstract

In December 2023, the Permanent Census of Population and Housing published data on the stock of the Italian population residing abroad in 2022. To identify this population figure, in addition to the sources used to determine the count of the population residing in Italy in the same year, two administrative sources, constantly updated, were integrated: the Registry of Italians Resident Abroad (AIRE) of the Ministry of the Interior and the Consular Registers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This novelty represents a valuable resource for better understanding the phenomenon of Italians abroad. The aim of this study is to analyse the stock of Italians habitually residing in Italy in 2021 and recorded as residents abroad in 2022. In particular, both Italians by birth and new fellow citizens are considered, also in relation to the country of destination. Based on characteristics collected in the Census, such as education, occupation, economic activity and family typology, different demographic and social profiles will be identified and compared. This study is a preliminary analysis on the topic of Italians abroad, aims to exploit the potential of the information available with the Permanent Census of Population.