Poverty and living standards in Foggia (Apulia, Italy): official figures
Foggia had 113 home burglaries reported per 100,000 people in 2023, against 250 nationally, 16th lowest of 106 provinces; in 2018 the rate was 171.
How many murders are there in Foggia?
The intentional homicide rate in Foggia was 1.5 per 100,000 residents in 2023 (above the national figure of 0.6); other reported crimes resulting in death added 5.7 per 100,000.
Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copyHow many pensioners in Foggia have a low pension?
12.7% of pensioners in Foggia received less than €500 a month in gross pension income in 2023, above the national figure of 8.9%.
Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copyHow many people in Foggia earn less than 10,000 euros?
For 2024, 33.6% of income tax returns in Foggia declared €10,000 or less, 8th highest share in Italy (above the national figure of 22.5%).
Source: Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze, Dipartimento delle Finanze · saved copyMore figures
- There were 34.2 reported robberies per 100,000 residents in Foggia in 2023, 33rd highest of 106 provinces (national rate 47.6). Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- Reports of pickpocketing in Foggia came to 36 per 100,000 residents in 2023, below the national figure of 237. Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- 0.90% of bank loans to households in Foggia turned into bad debts in 2024, against 0.50% nationally. Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- Prisons in Foggia held 157 inmates for every 100 regulation places in 2024, over capacity (national figure 121). Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- 24.7% of taxpayers in Foggia declared between €15,000 and €26,000 for 2024, compared with 26.7% nationally. Source: Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze, Dipartimento delle Finanze · saved copy
How Foggia compares with other provinces in Italy
Reported home burglaries per 100,000 residents (2023)
Foggia ranks 91 of 106, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Reported home burglaries per 100,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 88 | Sassari | 122 |
| 89 | Barletta-Andria-Trani | 114 |
| 90 | Agrigento | 113 |
| 91 | Foggia | 113 |
| 92 | Palermo | 108 |
| 93 | Potenza | 102 |
| 94 | Cosenza | 100 |
Reported robberies per 100,000 residents (2023)
Foggia ranks 33 of 106, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Reported robberies per 100,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Alessandria | 34.4 |
| 31 | La Spezia | 34.4 |
| 32 | Ferrara | 34.2 |
| 33 | Foggia | 34.2 |
| 34 | Lecco | 33.0 |
| 35 | Latina | 32.3 |
| 36 | Livorno | 31.9 |
Pensioners receiving under €500 a month (%) (2023)
Foggia ranks 15 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Pensioners receiving under €500 a month (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Vibo Valentia | 13.4% |
| 13 | Enna | 12.8% |
| 14 | Benevento | 12.7% |
| 15 | Foggia | 12.7% |
| 16 | Catania | 12.4% |
| 17 | Palermo | 12.2% |
| 18 | Potenza | 12.2% |
Taxpayers declaring €10,000 or less (%) (2024)
Foggia ranks 8 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Taxpayers declaring €10,000 or less (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Barletta-Andria-Trani | 34.1% |
| 6 | Ragusa | 33.8% |
| 7 | Caltanissetta | 33.6% |
| 8 | Foggia | 33.6% |
| 9 | Trapani | 33.3% |
| 10 | Reggio Calabria | 33.3% |
| 11 | Enna | 33.1% |
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Sources
- Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica): BES dei territori, edizione 2025: well-being indicators for the 107 provinces and metropolitan cities (Indicatori_per_provincia_sesso_ed.2025.xlsx), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 90f90043ad3d…)
- Ministero dell'Economia e delle Finanze, Dipartimento delle Finanze: Redditi e principali variabili IRPEF su base comunale, anno d'imposta 2024 (personal income tax returns by municipality), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 75cecc95d72b…)
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