A study of the Guglielmo Tagliacarne Institute, from the Unioncamere Study Center, revealed the Italian provinces with the highest family incomes in 2023. The research shows a great imbalance between the North and Center regions of the country in relation to the South.
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Regional differences
The average household income in Italy was 22.359 euros in 2023. In the North, the average was 23.062 euros, while in the Center it reached 23.112 euros.
In the South, the figure was considerably lower, at 17.141 euros. The provinces with the highest percentage growth in income were Sondrio (+16,9%), Belluno (+15,4%) and Imperia (+15,1%).
The ten richest provinces
- Milan – Leads the ranking with an average income of 34.995 euros per year.
- Bolzano – Second place with 31.160 euros per year.
- Monza and Brianza – It records an average of 29.452 euros per year.
- Bologna – The capital of Emilia-Romagna has a household income of 28.560 euros.
- Genova – It has an average of 27.105 euros.
- Parma – With 27.083 euros of annual family income.
- Reggio Emilia – Has an income of 26.654 euros per year.
- Florença – The Tuscan chapter earns 26.194 euros per year.
- Modena – With an average income of 26.076 euros.
- Turin – Closes the ranking with 25.852 euros per year.
The provinces with the lowest income
At the other end of the ranking, the southern provinces have the lowest incomes:
- Foggia – Last place with 14.554 euros per year.
- Caserta – Penultimate position with 14.683 euros.
- Agrigento – Third worst position with 14.802 euros per year.
The analysis confirms the persistent economic contrast between Italian regions, highlighting the need for policies that promote greater balance in regional development.
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