As of December 31, 2014 Italy had 60,795,612 inhabitants, of which more than 5 million have foreign citizenship (8.2%).<\/p>\n
During 2014 the number of residents in Italy remained stable. The overall balance shows a minimum increase (+12,944 units), even negative for women (-4,082). The real variation, due to the natural dynamics and migration, shows an increase of only 2,075 units (beyond the administrative adjustments).<\/p>\n
The natural balance (births minus deaths) is negative (-100,000 units), marking a peak never reached in Italy since the biennium 1917-1918 (First World War).<\/p>\n
The number of births continues to decrease. Compared to the previous year, 2014 recorded almost 12,000 births less. Also births from foreign citizens resident in Italy continue to decline (-2,638 compared to 2013), they represented 14.9% of total births.<\/p>\n
The mortality rate remains stable, with a slight decrease in the number of deaths (-2,380).<\/p>\n
The migratory movement to and from other countries shows, in 2014, a positive balance of approximately 141,000 units, a lower value than in previous years.<\/p>\n
The registrations from abroad were 277,631. They consist of 90% of foreigners and show a decrease if compared to previous years. On the other hand, cancellations due to emigration are increasing, both for Italians and foreigners.<\/p>\n
The migratory movement, both internal and from foreign countries, is directed mainly towards the regions of northern and central Italy.<\/p>\n
There is a rise in the number of acquisitions of Italian citizenship. In 2014 about 130 thousand new Italian citizens (+ 29%) were registered.<\/p>\n
The different nationalities of foreigners residing In Italy are about 200. Over 50% of foreign residents (more than 2.6 million individuals) are nationals of a European country. The most represented nationality is the Romanian (22.6%) followed by the Albanian (9.8%).<\/p>\n
The aging process of the Italian population is continuing: the mean age is 44.4 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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