The statistic depicts the median age in Italy from 1950 to 2100. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2020, the median age of Italy's population was 46.4 years.

In 2025, the average age of the population in Italy is estimated to be **** years. This figure constantly rose over the last decade. In 2010, the mean age was **** years, steadily growing in the following years. Recent studies indicate that the median age is projected to increase in the future as well. By 2050, it could reach **** years. Few births over the past years Italy has the highest share of the elderly population in Europe. In 2023, ** percent of the Italian inhabitants were aged 65 years and over. One of the main reasons for the population aging is the low number of births recorded in the past years. In fact, Italy counted about *** births every 100,000 inhabitants in 2023, the lowest figure recorded since 2002 at least. Longer lifespan In addition to a low birth rate, Italy is among the countries with the highest life expectancy worldwide. In 2024, life expectancy at birth for Italian women was **** years, whereas Italian men could expect to live up to **** years. A longer life expectancy combined with fewer births explain why the average age of Italian inhabitants has been rising recently.

The median age of the population in Italy is estimated to grow constantly until 2050. Projections suggested that the median age will be equal to 50 years in 2030 and 52.9 years by 2050. In Italy, the birth rate has constantly decreased over the past years. In 2023, 6.4 children were born per every 1,000 inhabitants, three infants less than in 2002.

The population of Italy is getting older every year, becoming one of the oldest ones in the world. In 2025, the average age of the Italian population was 46.8 years, 3.4 years more than the average age registered in 2010. However, the age differs significantly depending on the region. According to the most recent data for 2025, the “oldest” citizens of the Italian peninsula live in the region of Liguria, with an average age 49.6 years, whereas the youngest are in Campania, 44.5 years on average. Women live longer than men The difference in the average age of the population can be observed not only on a regional basis, but also between genders. In 2021, Italian women were on average roughly three years older than men. When it comes to the life expectancy, data confirm the longevity of Italian women. In fact, females in Italy are expected to live on average about four years longer than men. The Old Continent In 2024, Europe was the continent with the highest share of population older than 65 years. Whereas the worldwide percentage of the population over 65 years was of ten percent, the percentage of elderly people in the Old Continent reached 20 percent.

In 2020, the median age of the Italian population tood at 47.3 years. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups. This means that in 2020 half the people were younger than 47.3 years old and half were older. Italy's median age has been increasing in the last decades. Currently, Italy ranks among the countries with the largest percentage of elderly population in the world.

Population: Italy: Age 25 to 29 data was reported at 3.249 Person mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.250 Person mn for 2016. Population: Italy: Age 25 to 29 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.505 Person mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.230 Person mn in 2001 and a record low of 3.249 Person mn in 2017. Population: Italy: Age 25 to 29 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G002: Population: by Age.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against male population (people) in Italy. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Population: Italy: Age 60 to 64 data was reported at 3.705 Person mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.646 Person mn for 2015. Population: Italy: Age 60 to 64 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.600 Person mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.825 Person mn in 2010 and a record low of 3.160 Person mn in 2005. Population: Italy: Age 60 to 64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G002: Population: by Age.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against land area (km²) in Italy. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the distribution of median household income among distinct age brackets of householders in Italy. Based on the latest 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates from the American Community Survey, it displays how income varies among householders of different ages in Italy. It showcases how household incomes typically rise as the head of the household gets older. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into age-based household income trends and explore the variations in incomes across households.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

In terms of income distribution across age cohorts, in Italy, the median household income stands at $81,484 for householders within the 25 to 44 years age group, followed by $58,885 for the 45 to 64 years age group. Notably, householders within the 65 years and over age group, had the lowest median household income at $49,350.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Age groups classifications include:

• Under 25 years
• 25 to 44 years
• 45 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Of The Head Of Household: This column presents the age of the head of household
• Median Household Income: Median household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific age group

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

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The Italian population's median age was 46.5 years in 2020. The female population is older than the male population by about two years. The median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equal groups. This means that in 2020 half the people were younger than 46.5 years old and half were older. Currently, Italy is the third country in the world with the largest percentage of elderly in the world.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy household income by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age-based income distribution of Italy income.

Content

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Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

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Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Population: Italy: Age 55 to 59 data was reported at 4.199 Person mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.101 Person mn for 2015. Population: Italy: Age 55 to 59 data is updated yearly, averaging 3.759 Person mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2016, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.199 Person mn in 2016 and a record low of 3.348 Person mn in 2001. Population: Italy: Age 55 to 59 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G002: Population: by Age.

This scatter chart displays median age (year) against health expenditure per capita (current US$) in Italy. The data is filtered where the date is 2021. The data is about countries per year.

Population: Italy: Age 15 to 24 data was reported at 5.885 Person mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.895 Person mn for 2016. Population: Italy: Age 15 to 24 data is updated yearly, averaging 6.069 Person mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.345 Person mn in 2001 and a record low of 5.885 Person mn in 2017. Population: Italy: Age 15 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G002: Population: by Age.

This dataset is about countries per year in Italy. It has 1 row and is filtered where the date is 2021. It features 4 columns: country, unemployment, and median age.

Population: Italy: Age <5 data was reported at 2.432 Person mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.501 Person mn for 2016. Population: Italy: Age <5 data is updated yearly, averaging 2.733 Person mn from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.846 Person mn in 2010 and a record low of 2.432 Person mn in 2017. Population: Italy: Age <5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.G002: Population: by Age.

In 2025, the youngest population lives in the south of Italy. Indeed, the average age in the southern regions stands at 45.9 years. On the contrary, Italians living in central Italy and in the north-west are the oldest nationwide. Regional data on births show that the southern regions record the highest birth rates in the country.