In 2021, the Northern regions Italy had the oldest population, with over 24 percent of the population being aged 65 years and older. By contrast, the largest share of individuals aged up to 14 years lived in the South. Regional data on births show the the southern regions have the highest birth rate in the country.
Age distribution of the population in Italy in 2021, by macro-region
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Istat. (September 27, 2021). Age distribution of the population in Italy in 2021, by macro-region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 30, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/569220/population-distribution-by-age-group-in-italy-by-macro-region/
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