Only one Italian in eleven does volunteer work: participation drops from 12.7% to 9.1% in ten years

In 2023 only 9.1% of Italians engaged in volunteer work, marking a sharp decline over the
decade.

The northern regions remain the most active, but they have lost momentum compared with
pre-pandemic levels.

Southern Italy shows stability: few volunteers, but a local network of solidarity that is still
resilient.