Italian Real Wages Decline 8 Percent Since 2019
Real contractual wages in Italy fell by 7.8 percent between the first quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2025. The data was released by Istat. The report also noted upcoming council meetings regarding the 'Piano Case' and the expiration of fuel tax cuts. ISTAT data shows real wages in Italy have declined by 7.8 percent in terms of purchasing power. While overall employment figures have increased, youth employment has seen a decline between 2023 and 2026. Conversely, employment for individuals over the age of 50 has increased. Real wage values in Italy have decreased by 8 percent since 2019, according to a report on RAI Radio 3. While nominal euro amounts may have increased, the actual purchasing power of Italian salaries has fallen. The report noted that this decline occurred despite an increase in the number of employed persons.
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“Tra il primo trimestre 2021 e il quarto del 2025 le retribuzioni contrattuali si sono ridotte del 7,8% in termini reali, sono i dati indicati da Istat”
“7,8% in termini reali, sono i dati indicati da Listat durante le...”
“I dati ISTAT dicono calano nella ritribuzione reale, cioè in quello che è rispetto al potere d'acquisto del 7,8%.”
“Sappiamo perfettamente ormai che negli ultimi 30 anni, soltanto in Italia, tra i grandi paesi europei, il valore reale dei salari si è ridotto. [...] Dall'anni del Covid, dal 2019 a oggi, poi i salari italiani hanno perso l'8%.”
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