Catalina Espinosa
Research expert covering society, economy, and politics for Europe and the EU
Status of women in Italy - Statistics & Facts
Italy's population in 2021 was around 59 million, dipping below 60 million for the first time since 2013. The country's female population is larger than the male by about 1.5 million, with 30.4 million females and 28.9 million males. Despite lots of progress and achievements in the fight against gender inequality, women in Italy are still victims of harmful stereotypes, discrimination, and physical, and psychological violence. This concerns women and girls of all ages and social backgrounds, as shown by data on unemployment, the pay gap, educational achievement, political participation, access to health services, and equal treatment in general. Some of the many aspects which give an overview on the participation of women in the country's life are employment and politics.
