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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITALCARES FEDETERME<\/span><\/a><\/h5>\n
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Living Well in Italy<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n
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In Italy, wellbeing is not perceived as a trend but as a long-standing cultural and scientific tradition. The country\u2019s geographical and climatic diversity\u2014Alpine regions, volcanic landscapes, islands, and a 7,900 km coastline\u2014has supported, for centuries, outdoor activity, therapeutic use of mineral and thermal waters, and an overall lifestyle centered on social connection and balanced nutrition. Thermal and mineral waters have been used continuously since the Roman times for therapeutic and preventive purposes. Today, several thermal establishments operate as recognized healthcare providers, delivering clinically validated treatments within structured pathways. Italy\u2019s Mediterranean nutritional heritage, its community-based lifestyle, and its consistently high life expectancy (with Sardinia\u2019s Ogliastra included among the original Blue Zones) offer a fertile basis for the development of contemporary prevention and longevity programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ITALY KEY FACTS<\/p>\n

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\n<\/strong>58,986,023 (2024)<\/p>\n

Life Expectancy for Men<\/strong>
\n81.7 years (2023)<\/p>\n

Life Expectancy for Women<\/strong>
\n85.8 years (2023)<\/p>\n

Example Modalities
\n<\/strong>Mediterranean diet
\nSpa resorts
\nThermal cures
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ITALY ECONOMY REPORT<\/h3>\n
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This country report is the only detailed measurement of the size of Italy’s wellness economy, presenting data on its eleven wellness sectors. The report shows the trajectory of the wellness economy in Italy from 2019 to 2024, as well as subsector details where data are available. It also contains global and regional comparisons to show where Italy stands vis-\u00e0-vis its peers and competitors. This report and its data will be valuable for any businesses and investors who are interested in the opportunities and potential offered by Italy’s dynamic wellness market.<\/p>\n

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WELLNESS ECONOMY BY SECTOR IN ITALY<\/h3>\n
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The wellness economy, as defined by GWI, is broad and diverse. Its eleven sectors encompass many different types of consumer activities and expenditures, including products, services, travel, and technology. Every country\u2019s wellness economy is unique. Its composition can vary widely from country to country, based on its development history, culture, socioeconomic conditions, and government policy. Below we present Italy’s top-line wellness economy data and how it ranks globally. More details are available in the downloadable country report.<\/p>\n

Italy’s Rankings out of 218 countries<\/h3>\n

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KEY WELLNESS EXPERIENCES IN ITALY<\/h3>\n
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Italy is among the leading global wellness destinations thanks to the combination of natural assets, accredited thermal medicine, and a consolidated healthcare tradition. Alongside spa and holistic retreats, Italy has developed a strong and expanding array of medical spas, clinical wellness centers, and evidence-based preventive programs. Key components of Italy\u2019s wellness offering include:<\/p>\n