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Italy

Italian Republic

60.4 million
301,316 km2
French, Italian,
Christianity

Rome is considered the cradle of European civilization. Milan is the Italian capital of fashion. Florence has given the world such a wealth of artistic figures that hardly any other city can compare. All this is Italy.

All Italians share a love for their cars and football, for gelato, pasta, and pizza, and for their rich cultural heritage. And also - for beautiful things, as Italian design itself is a true global brand.

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Happiness level
76
Happiness level
76

In terms of happiness, Italy ranks 33 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
54
Health index
54

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Italy is in 44 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
41
The cleanest air
41

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Italy is ranked 74 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
43
Security of countries
43

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Italy ranks 82 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 82.9 years
83
Life expectancy
83

Italy ranks 13 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
80
Level of human freedom
80

Italy ranks 33 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 59.6 USD
21
The cost of living
21

The cost of living assessment in Italy, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 8.1 percent
31
Unemployment rate
31

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Italy according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 128 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
87
Level of social progress
87

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Italy ranks 22 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
81
Quality of citizenship
81

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Italy ranks 9 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
99
Literacy rate
99

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Italy ranks 22 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 49.26 Mbps
63
Internet speed
63

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Italy ranks 58 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 0.09 USD
100
Mobile data price
100

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Italy ranks 2 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
69
English proficiency level
69

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Italy ranks 35 in the world.

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe. The capital and most populous city is Rome, while the economic and financial center is Milan. It is divided into 20 regions, with 5 of them being autonomous regions with special status. These regions, in turn, are subdivided into provinces or metropolitan cities.

Italy is located on the Apennine Peninsula, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia, as well as with the microstates of Vatican City and San Marino, which are completely surrounded by Italian territory.

Italy is one of the initiators of European integration and one of the founding members of the European Union and the Council of Europe. The country is a member of the G7, G20, NATO, the United Nations (UN), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Visa

Italy has traditionally attracted tourists and immigrants from all over the world. The visa policy allows foreigners to come for both tourist and other purposes.

Depending on the purpose of the intended visit, visas can be divided into categories:

  1. tourist visa
  2. work visa
  3. digital nomad visa
  4. student visa
  5. "golden" visa

Each permission opens access to certain features and privileges. You can find out more about each type, conditions of receipt and possible restrictions in the profile article on our website.

Residence permit

If the validity period of the visa is insufficient or the expat seeks to expand the available benefits, then Italy allows you to obtain the right to temporary residence. A residence permit allows you to travel freely in the Schengen area, conduct business on comfortable terms, get a job in local companies, and use social security.

To obtain a residence permit, it is necessary to fulfill a number of conditions and meet certain criteria. The Italian Government may grant temporary residence on the following grounds:

  1. purchase of real estate;
  2. long-term university studies;
  3. employment opportunities;
  4. starting a business;
  5. marriage to a citizen;
  6. family reunification program.

Learn more about all the possibilities of a residence permit in Italy, the available programs, conditions of provision and possible restrictions. One of the most popular destinations is an Italian residence permit for digital nomads.

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