The north-south divide in Italy

This report presents statistics and facts about the divide between the northern and southern regions of Italy, one of the country's chronic problems, which hampers the social and economic catch up of the poorest areas of the peninsula. It includes an overview of the population distribution in the five Italian macro-regions, followed by figures on the demographic divide and families. One chapter investigates the economic divide, and the last section explores the labor and employment situation. As data show, the south and the islands share better demographic indicators, while the north predominates in the economic performance.