Total current population for Italy in 2025 is 58,518,843, a 0.3% decline from 2024.

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<li>Total population for Italy in 2024 was <strong>58,697,744</strong>, a <strong>0.5% decline</strong> from 2023.</li>
<li>Total population for Italy in 2023 was <strong>58,993,475</strong>, a <strong>0.03% decline</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>Total population for Italy in 2022 was <strong>59,013,667</strong>, a <strong>0.2% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
</ul>Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.

People aged between 45 and 54 years made up the largest age group among the Italian population in 2024, counting around 9.14 million individuals, closely followed by those aged 55 to 64 years, who were 9.13 million people. Infants aged up to two years were 1.19 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 of Italy amounted to approximately 58.97 million people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by around 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 about 410 thousand 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.

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.

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.

Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in Italy was reported at 24.22 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population ages 65 and above (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

As of January 2025, about 59 million people lived in Italy. Around 29 million individuals were males and 30 million people were females. The most populated area of the country was the north-west, where 15.9 million people lived. Furthermore, the southern regions counted 13.4 million inhabitants, representing the second most populous area of the country. Regional census The northern region of Lombardy is the most populous region of Italy. One-sixth of all the Italian population is concentrated in this area. Lazio and Campania follow with approximately 5.7 million and 5.6 million individuals, respectively. On the other hand, Aosta Valley, a northern region bordering to France and Switzerland, counted 123,000 inhabitants, representing the smallest region of Italy in terms of residents as well as area. More and more Italians are moving abroad In recent years, the number of Italians reported living abroad increased. In 2022, 5.8 million people lived outside Italy, almost three million more than in 2006. The country hosting the largest Italian population is Argentina, while other large Italian communities reside in Germany, Switzerland, and Brazil.

Key information about Italy population

• The Italy population reached 59.0 million people in Dec 2023, compared with the previously reported figure of 59.0 million people in Dec 2022
• The data reached an all-time high of 60.8 million people in Dec 2011 and a record low of 37.1 million people in Dec 1911

• In the latest reports, Italy Unemployment Rate increased to 6.8 % in May 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Italy population was 3,756.6 USD in Mar 2024
• Italy Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 67.3 % in Jun 2024

Population growth (annual %) in Italy was reported at --0.03422 % in 2023, 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 June of 2025.

Urban population (% of total population) in Italy was reported at 72.29 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Italy population density for 2021 was 199.97, a 0.51% decline from 2020.

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<li>Italy population density for 2020 was <strong>201.00</strong>, a <strong>0.49% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
<li>Italy population density for 2019 was <strong>201.98</strong>, a <strong>1.15% decline</strong> from 2018.</li>
<li>Italy population density for 2018 was <strong>204.32</strong>, a <strong>0.19% decline</strong> from 2017.</li>
</ul>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.

Population, female (% of total population) in Italy was reported at 51.16 % in 2023, 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 June of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, total in Italy was reported at 7164424 Persons in 2023, 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 June of 2025.

In 2024, the population natural increase in Liguria stood at -8.4 per 1,000 residents. Hence, the number of deaths exceeded significantly the number of births. No region in Italy recorded a positive natural growth in population in 2024. The mildest decrease was registered in Trentino-South Tyrol. In 2024, the annual natural increase in population nationwide recorded a negative rate of 4.8 per 1,000 inhabitants.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy town population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Italy town across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Italy town was 1,109, a 0.09% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Italy town population was 1,110, an increase of 0.82% compared to a population of 1,101 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Italy town increased by 9. In this period, the peak population was 1,170 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Italy town is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Italy town population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. 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 Year. You can refer the same here

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Italy town population by year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population trend of Italy town.

Content

The dataset constitues the following datasets

• Italy, New York Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis

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/.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Italy town by gender across 18 age groups. It lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Italy town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Italy town by gender and age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group for both Men and Women in Italy town. Additionally, it can be used to see how the gender ratio changes from birth to senior most age group and male to female ratio across each age group for Italy town.

Key observations

Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (70) | Female # 60-64 years (50). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 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

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.

Variables / Data Columns

• Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Italy town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
• Population (Male): The male population in the Italy town is shown in the following column.
• Population (Female): The female population in the Italy town is shown in the following column.
• Gender Ratio: Also known as the sex ratio, this column displays the number of males per 100 females in Italy town for each age group.

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 Gender. You can refer the same here

As of 2024, Romanians were Italy's largest foreign population, with over one million Romanians living in Italy during the period considered. Albania and Morocco followed with 416,000 and 412,000 people, respectively. From a regional perspective, the Northern regions had the largest foreign population. Lombardy had some 1.1 million foreign residents, the largest in the country.

Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) in Italy was reported at 4.8118 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Population ages 20-24, female (% of female population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Foreign residents constituted about nine percent of Italy's total population. More specifically, male foreign population held 9.11 percent of the share, whereas female foreigners comprised 8.89 percent of the total population.