Italian Population Dips Below 59 Million Residents

(FILE VIDEO) Italy faces a population decline, dipping below 59 million residents, with an aging demographic, as reported by the 2022 census from Istat. Birth rates hit a record low, with 393,000 births, 7,000 fewer than in 2021. The average age rises to 46.4 years, reflecting a significant shift in the age ratio over fifty years. Marriages see a slight increase, and second marriages reach a record 22.7%. Civil unions rise by 31%, and marriages involving at least one foreign spouse increase by 21.3%. The population decline is notable in small municipalities, while larger ones remain stable. Video shows people around in Italy during 2023.