At the beginning of the 19th century, the area of modern-day Italy, at the time a collection of various states and kingdoms, was estimated to have a population of nineteen million, a figure which would grow steadily throughout the century, and by the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy in 1861, the population would rise to just over 26 million.

Italy’s population would see its first major disruption during the First World War, as Italy would join the Allied Forces in their fight against Austria-Hungary and Germany. In the First World War, Italy’s population would largely stagnate at 36 million, only climbing again following the end of the war in 1920. While Italy would also play a prominent role in the Second World War, as the National Fascist Party-led country would fight alongside Germany against the Allies, Italian fatalities from the war would not represent a significant percentage of Italy’s population compared to other European countries in the conflict. As a result, Italy would exit the Second World War with a population of just over 45 million.

From this point onwards the Italian economy started to recover from the war, and eventually boomed, leading to increased employment and standards of living, which facilitated steady population growth until the mid-1980s, when falling fertility and birth rates would cause growth to largely cease. From this point onward, the Italian population would remain at just over 57 million, until the 2000s when it began growing again due to an influx of migrants, peaking in 2017 at just over 60 million people. In the late 2010s, however, the Italian population began declining again, as immigration slowed and the economy weakened. As a result, in 2020, Italy is estimated to have fallen to a population of 59 million.

Age and sex distribution of Italy in 2024. Total population: 59,342,867.

The total population of Italy amounted to 58.97 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 2.58 million people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population is expected to drop by 480,000 people between 2024 and 2030, showing a continuous downward movement throughout the period.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

People aged between ********* years made up the largest age group among the Italian population in 2025, counting around *** million individuals, closely followed by those aged ******** years, who were *** million people. Infants aged up to two years were **** million, the less numerous age category. As these data show, Italy suffers from a deep demographic and natality crisis. The country's population is one of the oldest in the world. In recent years, the share of Italians aged 65 years and over constantly grew, whereas the percentage of younger people declined.

The total population in Italy was estimated at 58.9 million people in 2025, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Population - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Daily births, birth rate, and fertility statistics for Italy. Approximately 1,134 babies are born daily in Italy.

Age and sex distribution of Italy in 2025. Total population: 59,146,260.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Italy (POPTOTITA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Italy and population.

This dataset provides annual resident population data for Italian provinces at the NUTS3 territorial level for the period 2014–2023.

The data are sourced from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) and represent the resident population at the beginning of each year. Population figures refer to individuals officially registered as residents in each province.

The dataset includes:

total resident population

male population

female population

provincial territorial identifiers based on the European NUTS3 classification

Each observation represents the resident population for a specific province and year. Territorial identifiers follow the NUTS3 classification to ensure consistency and comparability across years.

The dataset is organized as a panel dataset and enables:

demographic analysis

territorial population comparisons

regional demographic studies

integration with socioeconomic indicators

crime rate and public policy analysis

Data Structure

Each file corresponds to one year of observation and contains:

provincial identifier (NUTrpaS3 code)

province name

male population

female population

total resident population

Source

Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) — resident population statistics (I.Stat database).

Limitations

Population figures refer to officially registered residents and may differ from the actual population present in each territory.

Age and sex distribution of Italy in 2023. Total population: 59,499,453.

In the past years, the share of people aged over 65 years grew constantly in Italy. Estimates for 2025 report that **** percent of the Italian inhabitants are aged 65 years and older. Moreover, **** percent of the residents are aged between 15 and 64 years and only **** percent are 14 years old and younger. In 2025, the Italian region with the highest share of kids up to 14 years old was Trentino-South Tyrol, with **** percent. On the other hand, **** percent of the people in Liguria were over 65 years, making it the region with the highest share of elderly among its residents. Causes of an aging population The growing share of old people in Italy is due to two main factors. First, the birth rate in the country decreased over the last years. In 2024, less than ***** children were born per 1,000 inhabitants, 2 fewer infants than in 2002. Second, life expectancy increased over the same period. A 65-year-old Italian woman could expect to have almost ** more years of life ahead in 2002, while by 2024 this number reached ****. The increase for men was even greater, with male life expectancy at 65 growing from around ** years in 2002 to **** years in 2024. Future demographic trends The aging trend in the Italian population is not expected to change in the upcoming years. Projections suggest that the country's population is going to sensibly decrease in numbers. Population forecasts for 2050 account for slightly less than ** million citizens, around * million fewer compared to 2020.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Italy (SPPOPGROWITA) from 1961 to 2023 about Italy, population, and rate.

Italy: Population growth, percent: The latest value from 2024 is -0.05 percent, unchanged from -0.05 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 1.19 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Italy from 1961 to 2024 is 0.25 percent. The minimum value, -0.7 percent, was reached in 2019 while the maximum of 0.84 percent was recorded in 1965.

In 2024, the annual population growth in Italy amounted to -0.05 percent. Between 1961 and 2024, the figure dropped by 0.72 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Italy - Population was 58934177.00 persons in December of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Population - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2026. Historically, Italy - Population reached a record high of 60345917.00 persons in December of 2014 and a record low of 58934177.00 persons in December of 2025.

Italy - Population, aged 15-74 was 44390.70 Thousand in December of 2021, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Population, aged 15-74 - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2026. Historically, Italy - Population, aged 15-74 reached a record high of 45626.40 Thousand in December of 2014 and a record low of 44076.60 Thousand in December of 2004.

Historical dataset showing Italy population growth rate by year from 1961 to 2023.

Projections estimate that the population in Italy will decrease in the following years. In January 2025, the Italian population added up to 59 million people, but in 2030 Italians will be 58 million individuals. Twenty years later, the population will be around 52 million people. Low birth rate and old population The birth rate in Italy has consistently declined over the last few years. In 2023, 6.4 children were born per 1,000 inhabitants, three babies fewer than in 2002. Nationwide, the highest number of births was registered in the southern regions, whereas central Italy had the lowest number of children born every 1,000 people. More specifically, the birth rate in the south stood at 7 infants, while in the center it was equal to 5.9 births. Consequently, the population in Italy has aged over the last decade. Between 2002 and 2024, the age distribution of the Italian population showed a growing share of people aged 65 years and older. As a result, the share of young people decreased. The European exception Similarly, the population in Europe is estimated to decrease in the coming years. In 2024, 740 million people were living in Europe. In 2100, the figure is expected to drop to 586 million inhabitants. However, projections of the world population suggest that Europe might be the only continent experiencing a population decrease. For instance, the population in Africa could grow from 1.41 billion people in 2022 to 3.92 billion individuals in 2100, the fastest population growth worldwide.

Age and sex distribution of Italy in 2026. Total population: 58,926,166.

Italy - Proportion of population aged 25-49 years was 29.90% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Proportion of population aged 25-49 years - last updated from the EUROSTAT on February of 2026. Historically, Italy - Proportion of population aged 25-49 years reached a record high of 36.30% in December of 2010 and a record low of 29.90% in December of 2024.