Roberto Saviano

Roberto Saviano

writer Italy

Roberto Saviano is an Italian writer and journalist best known for his groundbreaking book 'Gomorra', which exposes the inner workings of the Neapolitan mafia, the Camorra. Since its publication in 2006, Saviano has faced significant personal danger, living under police protection due to threats against his life. His works often focus on organized crime and its impact on society, and he has received numerous awards for his contributions to literature and journalism. In 2025, he is set to release a new novel, 'L’amore mio non muore', which tells the tragic story of Rossella Casini, a young woman whose life was claimed by the 'ndrangheta, reflecting Saviano's continued commitment to shedding light on issues of crime and justice.

Born on Sep 22, 1979 (45 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
315,831
Power
10,057$
Sentiment
7.98
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Italy 4 7.00 0.23% +30% 60,461,826 183,968 $2,000,000 6,085$
Spain 2 7.00 0.12% +0% 46,754,778 58,153 $1,400,000 1,741$
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 3,027 $62,000 37$
Argentina 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 45,195,774 26,838 $450,000 267$
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,186 $700,000 500$
Austria 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 9,006,398 5,267 $450,000 263$
Portugal 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 10,196,709 6,421 $240,000 151$
Slovenia 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 2,078,938 1,682 $56,000 45$
United Kingdom 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,288 $2,700,000 966$
Totals 13 255,329,174 315,830 $8,058,000 10,055$
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Recent Mentions

Slovenia Slovenia: Roberto Saviano is an Italian journalist and writer who has lived under police protection due to threats from the Camorra mafia after exposing their activities in his book Gomorrah. 9

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Moralna zmaga za izčrpanega Roberta Saviana

Austria Austria: Roberto Saviano is mentioned as an author who was threatened by a Camorra boss. 7

Der Standard: Haftstrafe für Camorra-Boss wegen Drohung gegen Autor Saviano - Italien

Argentina Argentina: Roberto Saviano is an Italian writer and journalist known for his fight against the mafia. 9

Clarín: “Es el fallo más importante de mi vida”

Portugal Portugal: Roberto Saviano is an Italian journalist and writer who has been living under police protection since 2006 due to his work on organized crime. 7

Público: Roberto Saviano vitorioso, chora após processo judicial mais importante da sua vida | Itália