Rome (un)changing: persistence and peculiarities of its population

Rome's population dynamics reveal a delayed transition to demographic decline compared to national trends, with international migration offsetting natural decrease. As of 2025, Rome's aging profile mirrors Italy's but stands out due to its low child population and high internationalization. The study, combining long-run census data and annual population stocks, highlights extreme heterogeneity among Rome's 15 administrative subdivisions, where peripheral areas grow while the historic center declines. Migration patterns—positive for international but variable for internal mobility—play a pivotal role in shaping these shifts.

Reynaud, C. (2026). Rome (un)changing: persistence and peculiarities of its population. Rivista Italiana Di Economia Demografia E Statistica, 427–444. https://doi.org/10.71014/sieds.v80i4.586