After entering Italy, coronavirus (COVID-19) spread fast and the cases reached over 26.9 million. Conversely, the vast majority of individuals who contracted the virus have recovered. As of January 2025, the number of recoveries amounted roughly to 26.5 million, around 4.3 million of which occurred in the region of Lombardy. Lombardy, however, was also the region with the highest number of cases in the country. For a global overview, visit Statista's webpage exclusively dedicated to coronavirus, its development, and its impact.

Since the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy started in February 2020, the number of cases has increased daily. However, the vast majority of people who contracted the virus have recovered. As of January 8, 2025, the number of individuals who recovered from coronavirus in Italy reached over 26.5 million. Conversely, the number of deaths also kept increasing, reaching over 198.6 thousand. When looking at the regional level, the region with the highest number of recoveries was Lombardy. The region, however, registered the highest number of coronavirus cases in the country. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Facts and Figures page.