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Real consumers of Italy, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalRome
  • CurrencyEuro (EUR)
  • LanguagesItalian
Explore the panel Get the panel book 1,180,691profiled consumers33profile tables€Euro
  • GenderFemales51% · 602,152
  • Age30-4940.6% · 479,361
  • Education (highest level completed)Less than secondary / high school31.9% · 376,640
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee36% · 425,049
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership49.5% · 584,442
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)32.7% · 386,086
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundItalian95% · 1,121,656
  • Region DistributionLombardy17.1% · 201,898
  • Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)Lower-Middle Household Income · €25,000 – €34,99920.5% · 242,042
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)Middle Income · €20,000 – €27,99921.5% · 253,849
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence52.1% · 615,140
  • Dwelling TypeApartment / Flat – with balcony or garden23.5% · 277,462
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)32% · 377,821
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners39% · 460,469
At a glance

Italy in 7 numbers

  • 1,180,691profiled consumers in Italy
  • Gender51%Females
  • Age40.6%30-49
  • Where they live17.1%Lombardy
  • Occupation36%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income21.5%Middle Income · €20,000 – €27,999
  • Technology22.9%Android Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 49%578,539 Males
  • 51%602,152 Females

Largest group: Females at 51%

Age

5 groups
3%35,42113-17 19.4%229,05418-29 40.6%479,36130-49 24.3%286,90850-64 12.7%149,94865+

Largest group: 30-49 at 40.6%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school31.9%376,640
  • Secondary / high school graduate26%306,980
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training12.9%152,309
  • Some college / university – no degree7.6%89,733
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma2.1%24,795
  • Bachelor's degree11.5%135,779
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)6%70,841
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)1.3%15,349
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)0.7%8,265

Largest group: Less than secondary / high school at 31.9%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership49.5%584,442
  • Single / Never Married27.7%327,051
  • Divorced6.7%79,106
  • Widowed / Separated7.5%88,552
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)8.6%101,539

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 49.5%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)32.7%386,086
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)27.7%327,051
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)20.9%246,764
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)15.2%179,465
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3.5%41,324

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 32.7%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee36%425,049
  • Retired14.9%175,923
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance9.7%114,527
  • Homemaker9.1%107,443
  • Student8.8%103,901
  • Part-Time Employee6.9%81,468
  • Unemployed5.6%66,119
  • Occasional or Seasonal Work3.2%37,782
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 36%

Annual Household Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
4.2%49,589Very Low Household Income · Below €15,000 17.1%201,898Low Household Income · €15,000 – €24,999 20.5%242,042Lower-Middle Household Income · €25,000 – €34,999 19.3%227,873Middle Household Income · €35,000 – €45,999 16.4%193,633Upper-Middle Household Income · €46,000 – €59,999 11.9%140,502Comfortable Household Income · €60,000 – €79,999 6.3%74,384Affluent Household Income · €80,000 – €109,999 2.3%27,156High Household Income · €110,000 – €159,999 1.2%14,168Very High Household Income · €160,000 – €259,999 0.8%9,446Top Household Income Tier · €260,000 and above

Largest group: Lower-Middle Household Income · €25,000 – €34,999 at 20.5%

Annual Personal Income (gross, EUR)

10 groups
4.1%48,408Very Low Income · Below €8,500 14.7%173,562Low Income · €8,500 – €13,999 19.1%225,512Lower-Middle Income · €14,000 – €19,999 21.5%253,849Middle Income · €20,000 – €27,999 14.7%173,562Upper-Middle Income · €28,000 – €35,999 12.3%145,225Comfortable Income · €36,000 – €47,999 7.6%89,733Affluent Income · €48,000 – €64,999 3.8%44,866High Income · €65,000 – €94,999 1.3%15,349Very High Income · €95,000 – €159,999 0.9%10,626Top Income Tier · €160,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Income · €20,000 – €27,999 at 21.5%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Debit Card Users16.4%193,633
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users14.4%170,020
  • Credit Card Holders12%141,683
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users9.2%108,624
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders9.1%107,443
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders8.7%102,720
  • Retirement / Pension Savers7%82,648
  • Personal Loan Holders6.6%77,926
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Largest group: Debit Card Users at 16.4%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence52.1%615,140
  • Rent Primary Residence14.6%172,381
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence26.7%315,244
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation2.7%31,879
  • Other Living Arrangement3.9%46,047

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 52.1%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 23.5%277,462Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 21.6%255,029Detached House
  • 16.2%191,272Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 9%106,262Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 8.5%100,359Semi-Detached House
  • 6.9%81,468Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 6.7%79,106Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 2.4%28,337Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 2.3%27,156Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 1.6%18,891Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.3%15,349Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden at 23.5%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
11.5%135,7790-2 Years 15.4%181,8263-6 Years 20.1%237,3197-12 Years 21%247,94513-17 Years 32%377,82118+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 32%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers15.3%180,646
  • Household Head / Main Earner14.3%168,839
  • Household Budget Managers11.3%133,418
  • Multi-Generational Households9.5%112,166
  • Dual-Income Households9.4%110,985
  • Single Parents9.2%108,624
  • Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren8.6%101,539
  • Children's Education Decision Makers7.3%86,190
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Largest group: Primary Grocery Shoppers at 15.3%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers16.6%195,995
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users14%165,297
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users13.7%161,755
  • Plumbing Service Customers12.9%152,309
  • Laundry / Dry-Cleaning Service Users10.5%123,973
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers9.9%116,888
  • Air-Conditioning / Cooling Service Customers8.2%96,817
  • Landlords & Property Managers8.1%95,636
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 16.6%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

6 groups
  • Italian95%1,121,656
  • Romanian1.5%17,710
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities1.5%17,710
  • Albanian1%11,807
  • North African0.5%5,903
  • Latin American0.5%5,903

Largest group: Italian at 95%

Region Distribution

20 groups
  • Lombardy17.1%201,898
  • Lazio10.2%120,430
  • Campania9.2%108,624
  • Veneto8.3%97,997
  • Sicily7.8%92,094
  • Emilia-Romagna7.7%90,913
  • Piedmont7.1%83,829
  • Apulia6.2%73,203
  • Tuscany6.2%73,203
  • Calabria3.1%36,601
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Largest group: Lombardy at 17.1%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 39%460,469Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 18.7%220,789Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 10.6%125,153Motorcycle / Scooter Owners
  • 9.6%113,346Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 22.9%270,378Android Smartphone Users
  • 13.4%158,213iOS Smartphone Users
  • 10%118,069Generative AI & Chatbot Users
  • 9.2%108,6245G Mobile Network Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 16%188,911Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 15.2%179,465Family Vacationers
  • 13.1%154,671International Travellers
  • 9.5%112,166Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 13%153,490Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 12.2%144,044Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 11%129,876DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 9.3%109,804Volunteers & Community Participants
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 18.4%217,247OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 13.1%154,671Music Streaming Users
  • 12.9%152,309Linear / Pay-TV Viewers
  • 10.7%126,334Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 29.3%345,942Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 19.6%231,415Adult Tobacco Product Users
  • 18.8%221,970Wine & Spirits Consumers
  • 12.6%148,767Former Tobacco / Nicotine Users
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 15.4%181,826Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 14.8%174,742Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 12.3%145,225Audio / Headphone Device Owners
  • 11.4%134,599Smart TV Owners
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 25.3%298,715Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 13.8%162,935Long-Form Video Creators
  • 13.1%154,671Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 10.8%127,515Short-Form Video Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Value & Discount Seekers14.2%167,6582
  2. Online Shoppers16.2%191,2721
  3. Omnichannel Shoppers11.3%133,4183
  • Online Shoppers16.2%191,272
  • Value & Discount Seekers14.2%167,658
  • Omnichannel Shoppers11.3%133,418
  • In-Store Shoppers9.9%116,888
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8%94,455
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers6.6%77,926
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers6.5%76,745
  • Second-Hand & Re-Commerce Shoppers6.3%74,384
  • Impulse Buyers5.9%69,661
  • Social Commerce / Live-Shopping Buyers5.2%61,396
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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