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Istat 100

Counting Italy, counting for the future

We celebrate a century of research, innovation and expertise for the country: our anniversary bears witness to a solid path that looks to the future

Consultation on the responsiveness of official statistics

With this open consultation, Istat collects contributions, observations, and proposals on the responsiveness of official statistics to knowledge needs and user requirements

Challenges in the measurement of nature in official statistics

The workshop aims to advance official statistical information on ecosystems and their economic importance. Presentation abstracts are available.

Press releases

Industrial production – April 2026

In April 2026 the index increased by 0.5% over March and by 1.3% year-over-year

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05 June 2026

Retail trade – April 2026

In April 2026 the index unchanged over March and +1.6% y-o-y

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5 June 2026

Note on the performance and outlook of the Italian economy – Years 2026-2027

GDP is expected to increase by 0.7% both in 2026 and 2027

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29 May 2026

Quarterly national accounts – Q1 2026

In Q1 2026 GDP increased by 0.3% over Q4 2025 and by 0.8 % y-o-y

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29 May 2026

Consumer prices (provisional data) – May 2026

In May 2026 the CPI +0.4% compared with the previous month and +3.2% year-over-year

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29 May 2026

Employment and unemployment (provisional data) – April 2026

In April 2026, employment rose (+0.5%). Unemployment rate down to 5.1% (-0.1 p.p.)

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28 May 2026

Industrial and Construction producer prices – April 2026

Industrial producer price index +0.3 % over March and +6.8% y-o-y; construction of buildings +1.1% over March; +2.5% y-o-y

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28 May 2026

Foreign trade with non-EU countries – April 2026

In April 2026 import +1.3%, export -2.8% over March; the trade balance was +3,846 million euro

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28 May 2026

Consumer and business confidence – May 2026

In May the Consumer confidence climate index from 90.8 to 93.4; the business confidence climate index from 95.1 to 94.1

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The calendar complete with press releases for the entire year, is updated on a yearly basis

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Other news

Day-time population for study and work – Year 2021-2023

The 2021-2023 Istat update comprises data pertaining to that part of the population which settles in a specific territory for study and work-related reasons at […]

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05 June 2026 Microdata

Children and young people – behavior, attitudes, and future projects: microstat

Scientific use file are available. You may request them through our contact center exclusively for the purpose of conducting a specific research project

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05 June 2026 Microdata

Children and young people – behavior, attitudes, and future projects: scientific use file

Scientific use file are available. You may request them through our contact center exclusively for the purpose of conducting a specific research project

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25 May 2026

Challenges in the Measurement of Nature in Official Statistics

Enhancing official statistics on the ecological and economic role of ecosystems, in line with the fundamental principles of official statistics

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13 February 2026

Homer was a pop statistician! – 17th International Kids’ Carnival

Istat participates in the 17th International Kids’ Carnival, a project by La Biennale di Venezia which, since 2010, has been dedicated to young people, schools with their teachers, and families

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1 December 2025