Share of Italians not participating in cultural activities 2020-2021, by municipality

In 2021, the share of nonparticipation in cultural activities over the previous 12 months in Italy increased sharply across all types of municipalities. That is most likely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with museums, cinemas, music venues, and similar cultural institutions closing for several months due to the restrictions enforced in the first two years of the health crisis. Overall, municipalities of up to 2,000 inhabitants recorded the highest share of nonparticipation in any cultural activities in Italy, rising from roughly 28 percent in 2020 to nearly 43 percent in 2021.