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Couples without children could outnumber those with children by 2050

According to Istat, families with children are expected to decline from 7.5 million to 5.8 million by 2050, as the “empty nest” effect grows.

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What is happening

The shift is expected to occur first in northern Italy, by 2038. Households with a single parent are also projected to increase, including the share of single fathers.

Why is it on the Radar?

The figures indicate a significant change in the composition of Italian households, with childless couples potentially becoming more numerous than couples with children by 2050.

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