by InTrieste
Friuli Venezia Giulia has made a notable appearance in Italy’s 2025 Quality of Life rankings, according to the latest edition of Il Sole 24 Ore. The report highlights a region marked by varied performance across its provinces, yet maintaining an overall balance that positions it in the country’s upper-middle tier.
Udine emerged as the region’s standout, climbing three positions to claim third place nationally. The province’s rise reflects sustained investment in public services, environmental initiatives, and social cohesion. Udine improved in five of the six major indicators, particularly in “Environment and Services,” where it ranks ninth, and “Business and Employment,” rising to eleventh after significant gains. Other areas, including safety and demographic and social indicators, also showed positive movement, while “Wealth and Consumption” and “Culture and Leisure” saw slight declines. Notably, Udine leads Italy in the number of gyms, pools, and wellness centers, though it ranks last nationally for old-age pensions.
Trieste also recorded improvements, moving up to seventeenth place. The city excels in “Culture and Leisure,” reflecting a national-leading trend in tourist arrivals. Economically, Trieste ranks second in “Business and Employment” and shows notable gains in “Wealth and Consumption.” Challenges remain in safety, where the city dropped to 103rd place, largely due to a rise in cybercrime incidents.
Gorizia posted one of the region’s most positive surprises, climbing to thirty-fifth place. The province saw marked improvements in demographic and social indicators and in the quality of services and the urban environment. Justice remains a concern, however, with high levels of disputes affecting the province’s overall ranking.
Pordenone experienced a more uneven year, falling to twenty-fourth place. The most significant declines were in demographic and social measures and cultural indicators. Nevertheless, the province maintains strong economic performance, showing one of the largest gains in “Wealth and Consumption” and “Business and Employment.” Among its strengths is a low proportion of families with limited financial resources, while the number of new authorized artisan enterprises remains a national low point.
Overall, the 2025 rankings depict a region that, while diverse in provincial performance, sustains a solid and balanced quality of life, with Udine leading the way and other provinces demonstrating resilience in key areas.
