This study investigates the Italian demographic landscape by analyzing urbanization, migration dynamics, and the impact of connectivity. Leveraging detailed Italian municipal-level data on population structure and migration patterns, and considering Italy’s unique north-south demographic disparities, the research reveals distinct patterns in migration movements, especially emphasizing the growing appeal of non-urban settings. This study explores how improved connectivity bridges the urban-rural gap considering internet speeds as a key factor influencing migration dynamics. Our study contributes nuanced perspectives to migration studies and informs policy discussions, advocating for inclusive strategies that leverage technological advancements to foster balanced urban development and mitigate geographical disparities. It offers a robust foundation for understanding the intricate dynamics of migration, urbanization, and digital connectivity in modern societies.

Population Change Across Italian Municipalities: Urbanisation and the Role of Connectivity / Bolano, Danilo; Ghio, Daniela; Di Nallo, Alessandro; Billari, Francesco. - ELETTRONICO. - (2025), pp. 215-220. [10.1007/978-3-031-64431-3_36]

Population Change Across Italian Municipalities: Urbanisation and the Role of Connectivity

Bolano, Danilo
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2025

Abstract

This study investigates the Italian demographic landscape by analyzing urbanization, migration dynamics, and the impact of connectivity. Leveraging detailed Italian municipal-level data on population structure and migration patterns, and considering Italy’s unique north-south demographic disparities, the research reveals distinct patterns in migration movements, especially emphasizing the growing appeal of non-urban settings. This study explores how improved connectivity bridges the urban-rural gap considering internet speeds as a key factor influencing migration dynamics. Our study contributes nuanced perspectives to migration studies and informs policy discussions, advocating for inclusive strategies that leverage technological advancements to foster balanced urban development and mitigate geographical disparities. It offers a robust foundation for understanding the intricate dynamics of migration, urbanization, and digital connectivity in modern societies.
2025
9783031644306
9783031644313
Methodological and Applied Statistics and Demography
215
220
Bolano, Danilo; Ghio, Daniela; Di Nallo, Alessandro; Billari, Francesco
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