Government and politics in Apulia, Italy: official figures
Women held 15.7% of the seats in the regional council of Apulia in 2025, against 26.8% across all regional and provincial councils: 3rd lowest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces.
What was the turnout in Apulia in the European elections?
Turnout in Apulia at the European Parliament election of 2024 was 43.6% (Italy 49.8%), 6th lowest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces, down from 49.8% in 2019.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow politically engaged are people in Apulia?
55.3% of people aged 14 and over in Apulia took part in at least one civic or political activity in 2024, such as talking about politics, keeping informed about it or giving opinions on social and political issues online (Italy 59.6%); 6th lowest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces, up from 53.3% in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyDo people in Apulia trust political parties?
Asked to rate their trust in political parties from 0 to 10, people in Apulia gave an average of 3.5 in 2025 (Italy 3.4); 10th highest of 21 regions and autonomous provinces.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyHow long do civil court cases take in Apulia?
Civil cases in the ordinary courts of Apulia took an average of 513 days to resolve in 2025 (Italy 409 days), down from 572 days in 2020.
Source: Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics) · saved copyWho is the president of Apulia?
Antonio Decaro is President of Apulia, in office since the regional election of 23 November 2025, according to the Interior Ministry register of regional administrators (updated 24 August 2026).
Source: Ministry of the Interior, Department for Internal and Territorial Affairs (Direzione centrale per i servizi elettorali) · saved copyWhich parties support the president of Apulia?
Antonio Decaro was elected at the head of a coalition of 6 lists: Alleanza Verdi e Sinistra, Avanti Popolari con Decaro Candidato Presidente, Decaro Presidente, Movimento 5 Stelle, Partito Democratico - Candidato Presidente Decaro, Per la Puglia Decaro Candidato Presidente.
Source: Ministry of the Interior, Department for Internal and Territorial Affairs (Direzione centrale per i servizi elettorali) · saved copyHow many members does the regional council of Apulia have?
The Interior Ministry register lists 48 regional councillors for Apulia in office in 2026, 11 of them women; the largest group elected on a single list is Partito Democratico - Candidato Presidente Decaro with 13 seats.
Source: Ministry of the Interior, Department for Internal and Territorial Affairs (Direzione centrale per i servizi elettorali) · saved copyHow educated are regional councillors in Apulia?
24 of the 37 councillors in Apulia whose education is recorded hold a university degree (65%).
Source: Ministry of the Interior, Department for Internal and Territorial Affairs (Direzione centrale per i servizi elettorali) · saved copyHow Apulia compares with other regions
Women in the regional council (%) (2025)
Apulia ranks 19 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Women in the regional council (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Sicily | 21.4% |
| 16 | Abruzzo | 19.4% |
| 17 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 19.1% |
| 18 | Sardinia | 16.7% |
| 19 | Apulia | 15.7% |
| 20 | Molise | 14.3% |
| 21 | Basilicata | 14.3% |
Turnout in the 2024 European Parliament election (%) (2024)
Apulia ranks 16 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Turnout in the 2024 European Parliament election (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Lazio | 46.6% |
| 14 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 44.7% |
| 15 | Campania | 44.0% |
| 16 | Apulia | 43.6% |
| 17 | Basilicata | 42.8% |
| 18 | Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste | 42.5% |
| 19 | Calabria | 40.3% |
People aged 14+ taking part in civic and political activity (%) (2024)
Apulia ranks 16 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | People aged 14+ taking part in civic and political activity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Piedmont | 60.3% |
| 14 | Sardinia | 60.2% |
| 15 | Abruzzo | 58.8% |
| 16 | Apulia | 55.3% |
| 17 | Calabria | 52.2% |
| 18 | Basilicata | 52.1% |
| 19 | Campania | 51.9% |
Trust in political parties (average score 0-10) (2025)
Apulia ranks 10 of 21, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Trust in political parties (average score 0-10) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Emilia-Romagna | 3.5 |
| 8 | Tuscany | 3.5 |
| 9 | Campania | 3.5 |
| 10 | Apulia | 3.5 |
| 11 | Provincia Autonoma di Trento | 3.4 |
| 12 | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | 3.4 |
| 13 | Lazio | 3.4 |
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Sources
- Istat (Italian National Institute of Statistics): BES (equitable and sustainable well-being) indicators by region, interim update April 2026: indicatori_regione_sesso.xlsx, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 9003db40394e…)
- Ministry of the Interior, Department for Internal and Territorial Affairs (Direzione centrale per i servizi elettorali): Anagrafe degli amministratori locali e regionali: regional administrators in office, updated 24 August 2026 (ammreg.csv), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 76e18ba5129b…)
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