Government and politics in Ferrara (Emilia-Romagna, Italy): official figures
Turnout in Ferrara at the 2024 European Parliament election was 59.9%, above the national figure of 49.8% and 14th highest of the 107 provinces.
How many women are in local government in Ferrara?
Women made up 38.4% of municipal councillors, mayors and executive members in Ferrara in 2024, above the national figure of 34.1%.
Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copyWho is the president of the province of Ferrara?
Daniele Garuti heads the province of Ferrara as president, chosen in an indirect election by the mayors and municipal councillors of the province, following the election of 29 September 2024 (Ministry of the Interior register, updated 24/08/2026).
Source: Ministero dell'Interno, Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali · saved copyHow many councillors does the province of Ferrara have?
The provincial council of Ferrara has 12 sitting councillors besides the president, of whom 5 are women (42%); their average age is 45.
Source: Ministero dell'Interno, Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali · saved copyMore figures
- Turnout in Ferrara at the most recent regional council election covered by Istat (2024) was 43.1%, down from 65.6% at the previous one in 2020. Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- Regional election turnout in Ferrara has moved from 77.8% in 2005 to 43.1% in 2024, according to Istat's territorial well-being series. Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- 23.2% of municipal administrators in Ferrara were under 40 in 2024 (below the national figure of 25.5%). Source: Istat (Istituto Nazionale di Statistica) · saved copy
- Daniele Garuti was born in Ferrara (FE) on 14 April 1962 and was 64 when the Ministry of the Interior register was updated on 24/08/2026; the register lists their highest qualification as an upper secondary diploma. Source: Ministero dell'Interno, Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali · saved copy
- The current provincial council of Ferrara was elected on 29 September 2024 by the mayors and municipal councillors of its comuni (an indirect, second-level election). Source: Ministero dell'Interno, Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali · saved copy
How Ferrara compares with other provinces in Italy
Turnout at the 2024 European Parliament election (%) (2024)
Ferrara ranks 14 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Turnout at the 2024 European Parliament election (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Arezzo | 60.6% |
| 12 | Brescia | 60.5% |
| 13 | Cuneo | 60.3% |
| 14 | Ferrara | 59.9% |
| 15 | Bergamo | 59.7% |
| 16 | Biella | 59.6% |
| 17 | Cremona | 58.8% |
Women among municipal administrators (%) (2024)
Ferrara ranks 24 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Women among municipal administrators (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rovigo | 38.7% |
| 22 | Messina | 38.6% |
| 23 | Massa-Carrara | 38.5% |
| 24 | Ferrara | 38.4% |
| 25 | Prato | 38.3% |
| 26 | Ragusa | 38.3% |
| 27 | Valle d’Aosta/Vallée d’Aoste | 38.2% |
Municipal administrators under 40 (%) (2024)
Ferrara ranks 74 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | Area | Municipal administrators under 40 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Pescara | 23.5% |
| 72 | Arezzo | 23.4% |
| 73 | L’Aquila | 23.4% |
| 74 | Ferrara | 23.2% |
| 75 | Frosinone | 23.1% |
| 76 | Macerata | 23.0% |
| 77 | Bolzano-Bozen | 22.9% |
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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'Interno, Dipartimento per gli Affari Interni e Territoriali: Amministratori provinciali in carica, elenco completo Italia (aggiornato al 24/08/2026), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 2c36e7dec8a9…)
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