Potenza: population, economy and official figures

Potenza is a province in Basilicata, Italy. Potenza had 340,909 residents on 1 January 2025, 64.3% of Basilicata and 0.58% of Italy; 59th largest of 107 provinces in Italy.

In depth

• Economy, jobs and prices in Potenza: GDP per person was 30,600 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 80% of the EU average (98% for Italy); 67th highest of 107 provinces in Italy.
• Health in Potenza: A baby born in Potenza in 2024 could expect to live 82.9 years: 80.8 for boys and 85.1 for girls. That ranks 33rd lowest of Italy's provinces (below the national figure of 83.4 years).
• Education in Potenza: In 2024, 66.1% of Potenza residents aged 25-64 held at least a high-school diploma (below the national figure of 66.7%), compared with 60.5% in 2018.
• Poverty and living standards in Potenza: Potenza had 102 home burglaries reported per 100,000 people in 2023, against 250 nationally, 14th lowest of 106 provinces; in 2018 the rate was 128.
• Government budget and revenue in Potenza: Net IRPEF income tax due from Potenza residents for 2024 came to 790.05 million euros, or €3,275 per return filed, 24th lowest in Italy against a national €4,608.
• Government and politics in Potenza: 44.5% of voters in Potenza cast a ballot in the 2024 European election (below the national figure of 49.8%), 30th lowest turnout among provinces.

Figures come from Italy's own official statistics and from Eurostat's regional statistics for NUTS 3 areas. Comparisons with the EU average use purchasing power standards (PPS), which adjust for price differences.

Other provinces in Basilicata

• Matera 189,095

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Sources

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