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Public consultation

With this open consultation, Istat and the other bodies of the Italian National Statistical System (Sistan) collect contributions, observations, and proposals on the responsiveness of official statistics to knowledge needs and user requirements.

The consultation is aimed at institutional stakeholders, the scientific community, researchers, journalists, enterprises, associations, interested citizens, and anyone who wishes to participate with their reflections.

The focus is not on communicating and disseminating data, but on statistical production.

The public consultation is a listening tool; it is consultative and non-binding but can substantially contribute to strengthening the relevance, quality, and usability of official statistics, while promoting the transparency of statistical action and user involvement.

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Why a public consultation

Active listening

Gathering, through a structured process, the perspectives of all stakeholders, with the aim of enriching and improving official statistics.

Transparency

Strengthening the role of official statistics producers by promoting the involvement of users and all citizens.

Data quality

Monitor the relevance and value of existing statistics in relation to the needs and priorities expressed directly by users.

How to participate

To participate, it is necessary to complete a short form with some personal information relevant for data analysis and interpretation, choose the topic or topics of interest, and provide your contribution to the discussion.

Topics of consultation

Topics

Population and society

Population and foreigners, culture and leisure, crime and security, income and economic conditions of households

Education and work

Education and training, schools and universities, labour market and employment, wages and costs of labour

Health and welfare

Health conditions and access to health services, welfare and social assistance, social protection and social security

Industry and services

Tourism and hospitality, business and firm competitiveness, infrastructure and transportation, science and innovation

Environment and agriculture

Territory, land use, environment, natural resources, agriculture, energy, renewable sources

Economy and Public Finance

Macroeconomics and business cycle, public finance, prices, foreign trade

Information and support

The consultation is open from 5 May to 30 September 2026

The contributions received will be analysed and reported. The results of the consultation, without personal data to avoid the identification of participants, will be published on Istat website www.istat.it.

For doubts and clarifications, you can contact Istat through the Contact Centre, by selecting the “Citizens’ help desk” service.

Also your contribution is relevant for the future of official statistics.

Istat thanks you for your participation