Italy's "Questione Meridionale" — the southern question — remains one of Europe's most enduring economic divides. Lombardia and Emilia-Romagna in the north rival northern European living standards, while Calabria and Sicilia face unemployment rates and GDP levels closer to Eastern Europe.
Key Data Points
Lombardia, Campania, Calabria, Sicilia, Emilia-Romagna, Lazio -- GDP per capita ($), Unemployment (%)
GDP per capita ($)
Lombardia
$50,400
2024-01-01Eurostat
GDP per capita ($)
Campania
$24,600
2024-01-01Eurostat
GDP per capita ($)
Calabria
$21,800
2024-01-01Eurostat
GDP per capita ($)
Sicilia
$23,400
2024-01-01Eurostat
GDP per capita ($)
Emilia-Romagna
$44,500
2024-01-01Eurostat
GDP per capita ($)
Lazio
$43,200
2024-01-01Eurostat
Unemployment (%)
Lombardia
3%
2025-01-01Eurostat
Unemployment (%)
Campania
13.9%
2025-01-01Eurostat
Unemployment (%)
Calabria
9.8%
2025-01-01Eurostat
Unemployment (%)
Sicilia
12.2%
2025-01-01Eurostat
Unemployment (%)
Emilia-Romagna
4.1%
2025-01-01Eurostat
Unemployment (%)
Lazio
5.5%
2025-01-01Eurostat