In 2022, the population density in Italy remained nearly unchanged at around 199.56 inhabitants per square kilometer. But still, the population density reached its lowest value of the observation period in 2022. Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total land area, to show the average number of people living there per square kilometer of land.Find more key insights for the population density in countries like Greece.

Naples is the Italian city with the highest population density. As of 2024, the largest south Italian city counts 7,800 inhabitants per square kilometer. Milan followed with 7,600 residents per square kilometer, whereas Rome, the largest Italian city, registered a population density of only 2,100 people, 5,700 inhabitants per square kilometer less than Naples.

Italy IT: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 205.859 Person/sq km in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 206.118 Person/sq km for 2016. Italy IT: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 192.689 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 206.667 Person/sq km in 2014 and a record low of 171.828 Person/sq km in 1961. Italy IT: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

In January 2024, 15.9 million people lived in the Italian north-western regions, the most populated area of the Republic. Moreover, the south of Italy had 13.4 million inhabitants, ranking second in the country. The islands had 6.4 million inhabitants, representing the lowest population among the different macro-areas. Data about the age of the citizens show that central Italy has the oldest population, while the youngest Italians live in southern regions.

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-Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020: Population density datasets for all countries of the World for each year 2000-2020 – derived from the corresponding Unconstrained individual countries 2000-2020 population count datasets by dividing the number of people in each pixel by the pixel surface area. These are produced using the unconstrained top-down modelling method.
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The world's most accurate population datasets. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations in Italy: (1) Overall population density (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49).

Italy population density for 400m H3 hexagons.

Built from Kontur Population: Global Population Density for 400m H3 Hexagons Vector H3 hexagons with population counts at 400m resolution.

Fixed up fusion of GHSL, Facebook, Microsoft Buildings, Copernicus Global Land Service Land Cover, Land Information New Zealand, and OpenStreetMap data.

This statistic illustrates the annual population density in the Italian municipalities from 2010 to 2017. According to the figure, the population density reached its lowest point in 2011 with 196.6 inhabitants per squared kilometer. The value peaked in 2014 at 201.2 people per squared kilometer. As of 2015, there were 201 inhabitants per squared kilometer living in the Italian cities.

In the past years, the share of people aged over 65 years grew constantly in Italy. Estimates for 2024 report that 24.3 percent of the Italian inhabitants are aged 65 years and older. Moreover, 63.5 percent of the residents are predicted to be aged between 15 and 64 years and only 12.2 percent to be 14 years old and younger. In 2023, the Italian region with the highest proportion of kids up to 14 years old was Trentino-South Tyrol, with 14.4 percent. On the other hand, 28.9 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 proportion of old people in Italy is due to two main factors. First, the birth rate in the country decreased over the past years. In 2023, less than seven children were born per 1,000 inhabitants, two fewer infants than in 2002. Second, life expectancy increased over the same period. A 65-year-old Italian woman could expect to have almost 21 more years of life ahead in 2002, while by 2023 this number reached 22.4. The increase for men was even greater, with male life expectancy at 65 growing from around 17 years in 2002 to 19.5 years in 2023. Future demographic trends The aging trend in the Italian population is not expected to change in the upcoming years. Projections made in 2022 predicted that the country's population is going to sensibly decrease in numbers. Population forecasts for 2050 account for slightly more than 52 million citizens, around seven million fewer compared to 2020.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Italy by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Italy across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Italy across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Italy, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,375 (72.98% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

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

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Italy
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Italy is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Italy total Non-Hispanic 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 Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Italy IT: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data was reported at 199.310 Person in 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 199.970 Person for 2021. Italy IT: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data is updated yearly, averaging 197.480 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2022, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 203.980 Person in 2014 and a record low of 192.560 Person in 2000. Italy IT: Population Density: Inhabitants per sq km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.OECD.GGI: Social: Demography: OECD Member: Annual.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Italy by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Italy across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a slight majority of female population, with 52.72% of total population being female. 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.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Italy is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender 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 Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy town population by gender and age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender distribution and demographics of Italy town.

Content

The dataset constitues the following two datasets across these two themes

• Italy, New York Population Breakdown by Gender
• Italy, New York Population Breakdown by Gender and Age

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/.

In 2024, 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 46.6 years, but in some regions this figure is even higher. Liguria records an average age of 49.5 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.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy town Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Italy town, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Italy town.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Italy town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 8 (100% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

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

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Italy town
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Italy town is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Italy town total Hispanic or Latino 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 town Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

The statistic shows the population density in Italy in 2015, by altitude of municipalities. It shows that the population density in the plain areas was 423 residents per km².

Constrained estimates, total number of people per grid-cell. The dataset is available to download in Geotiff format at a resolution of 3 arc (approximately 100m at the equator). The projection is Geographic Coordinate System, WGS84. The units are number of people per pixel. The mapping approach is Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution.

The difference between constrained and unconstrained you can read on this page: https://www.worldpop.org/methods/top_down_constrained_vs_unconstrained

Chart and table of FS.AST.CGOV.GD.ZS population density from 1950 to 2025. United Nations projections are also included through the year 2100.

Italy - Distribution of population by household types: Three or more adults was 14.70% in December of 2024, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Italy - Distribution of population by household types: Three or more adults - last updated from the EUROSTAT on March of 2025. Historically, Italy - Distribution of population by household types: Three or more adults reached a record high of 17.90% in December of 2010 and a record low of 14.70% in December of 2024.

In 2024, Liguria was the region with the largest share of the population aged 65 years or older. By contrast, 20.9 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.