In 2025, Italy’s resident population is estimated to be almost 59 million inhabitants. About one-sixth of them lived in Lombardy, the most populous region in the country. Lazio and Campania followed, with roughly 5.7 million and 5.6 million inhabitants, respectively. These figures are mainly driven by Rome and Naples, the administrative capitals of these regions, and two of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. Which region has the oldest population? The population in Italy has become older and older over the last years. The average age in the country is equal to 46.8 years, but in some regions this figure is even higher. Liguria records an average age of 49.6 years and has one of the lowest birth rates in the country. Demographic trends for the future Liguria’s case, however, is not an outlier. Italy is already the country with the highest share of old people in Europe. At the same time, the very low number of new births means that, despite an always-increasing life expectancy, the Italian population is declining. Indeed, projections estimate that the country will have five million fewer inhabitants by 2050.

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.

Population growth (annual %) in Italy was reported at --0.01263 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Historical dataset showing total population for Italy by year from 1950 to 2025.

Population, male (% of total population) in Italy was reported at 48.87 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population, male (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

In 2025, Liguria was the region with the largest share of the population aged 65 years or older. By contrast, 21 percent of inhabitants in Campania belonged to this age group, the lowest percentage nationwide. Data showing the age distribution by macro-region reveal that the north-west of Italy had the oldest population, while people living in the southern regions were the youngest nationwide.

Population, female in Italy was reported at 30156636 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Milan, Italy metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population, female (% of total population) in Italy was reported at 51.13 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Rome, Italy metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Italy including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Salerno, Italy metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Population ages 0-14, total in Italy was reported at 7014798 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Italy. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Italy by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Italy.

Key observations

The largest age group in Italy, TX was for the group of age 15 to 19 years years with a population of 347 (14.11%), according to the ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Italy, TX was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 26 (1.06%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

• Under 5 years
• 5 to 9 years
• 10 to 14 years
• 15 to 19 years
• 20 to 24 years
• 25 to 29 years
• 30 to 34 years
• 35 to 39 years
• 40 to 44 years
• 45 to 49 years
• 50 to 54 years
• 55 to 59 years
• 60 to 64 years
• 65 to 69 years
• 70 to 74 years
• 75 to 79 years
• 80 to 84 years
• 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
• Population: The population for the specific age group in the Italy is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Italy total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Italy Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Italy. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 1,141 (46.38% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

• Under 18 years
• 18 to 64 years
• 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Italy population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
• Population: The population for the age cohort in Italy is shown in the following column.
• Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Italy is shown in the following column.

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/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Italy Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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