http://www.istat.it/img/istat.gif 2013-05-17T11:08:29+02:00 Istat.it http://www.istat.it/en/archive/communication-culture-and-leisur Istat.it redazionesito@istat.it http://www.istat.it Data and analyses produced by the National Institute of Statistics may be extracted and reproduced freely, on condition that their integrity is respected and that the source is cited.

2013-05-16T11:18:13+02:00 2013-05-17T11:08:29+02:00 http://www.istat.it/en/archive/90230 In 2012, over 26 million people aged 6 and over said they had read at least one book during the 12 months prior to the interview, for reasons not related to work or school. Compared to 2011, the proportion of book readers remains basically stable (46%). Women read more than men: during last year, 51.9% of women read at least one book, compared with 39.7% of men. Gender difference in reading behaviour becomes evident as early as the age of 11 and tends to decrease only over 75.

2013-05-16T11:39:38+02:00 2013-05-16T11:39:38+02:00 http://www.istat.it/en/archive/90233 In the period from August 2011 to July 2012, 64% of consumers had interactions with Public Administrations using direct contact over the counter, 15% using Internet-mail, while only 4% made use of certified email (PEC). As regards enterprises, the Internet-mail represents the most important type of interaction with Public Administrations for 69% of the manufacturing firms, for 58% of services firms and, finally, for 54% of retail trade firms.

2013-05-03T16:51:25+02:00 2013-05-06T10:39:35+02:00 http://www.istat.it/en/archive/89429 In 2012, the percentage of households owning a personal computer (59.3%) and access to the Internet at home (55.5%) remains stable as compared to 2011, while broadband connection increases (from 45.8% to 48.6%). Households with children (under 18) are the most ICTs-oriented: 83.9% own a PC, 79% have an Internet access at home and 70.8% have broadband access. On the other hand, households composed only by individuals of 65 and over maintain a low level of technological goods: only 13.9% own a PC and 11.8% have Internet access at home

2013-02-25T12:48:42+01:00 2013-02-25T12:51:12+01:00 http://www.istat.it/en/archive/83351 In 2012, trips with overnight stays made by residents were 78,703 million, corresponding to 501,059 million nights. Compared to 2011, there is a 5.7% decrease in the number of trips, while nights spent travelling remain stable. In particular, trips for personal purposes, which accounted for 87.3% of the total, show a decline (-5.3%), although less marked than that observed between 2010 and 2011. Business trips and overnight stays spent on business and personal trips remain stable.

2013-05-10T16:36:22+02:00 2013-05-10T17:27:29+02:00 http://www.istat.it/en/archive/89951 Noi Italia 2013: Istat launched a dedicated app