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Economy 1

What is Italy doing to increase its plummeting birth rate?

As Italy records a historic low birthrate and the president calls for “every possible initiative” to reverse the trend, we look at why it's happening and what's really being done.

population

What does a plummeting birth rate mean for Italy's future?

Once the Catholic nation that produced more babies than any of its neighbours, today Italy has the lowest birth rate in Europe. What does it mean for the country's future? Journalist Megan Birot investigates.

population

Italy is older than ever as birthrate falls to all-time low

Italy's population is older than ever after another drop in the number of babies born here last year.

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Ageing Italy's birthrate has hit a record low

Fewer babies are being born in Italy while the average age of the population is steadily increasing.

abortion

The pope said abortion is part of a 'throwaway culture'

Pope Francis on Sunday urged the faithful to pray for unborn children threatened by "the termination of pregnancy" in a throwaway culture marked by falling birthrates.

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Despite government efforts, Italy's birthrate continues its sharp decline

The number of annual births in Italy has fallen for the fifth year in the row, while policy-makers are scratching their heads as to what's putting Italians off baby-making.