Censis

Censis, officially the Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali, is an Italian non-profit research institute and think tank focused on social and economic issues. Founded in the 1960s, it conducts social research, runs public opinion surveys, and publishes analyses intended to inform public policy and public debate. Its work covers demography, family and welfare, labor markets, education, aging, urban and regional development, culture, and social inequality. The organization is best known for the annual Rapporto Censis, a comprehensive assessment of Italian society, alongside periodic reports and monographs on specific topics.

Censis employs researchers from sociology, economics, statistics, and related fields, and it uses a mix of quantitative surveys and qualitative studies. It engages with policymakers, media, universities, and civil society to disseminate findings and foster informed discussion of social trends and policy options. While operating as an independent foundation, Censis has historical ties with Catholic social networks and a broader Italian civil society ecosystem.

Headquartered in Rome, Censis maintains collaborations with national and international researchers and institutions. Its work aims to map evolving social conditions, track long-term changes in living standards, and contribute to evidence-based policymaking in Italy.