Annual change in population in Italy
Italy: Annual change in population was -119,654 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Italy, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, annual change in population in Italy stood at -119,654 people.
That represents a change of down 8.5% on the previous year and down 197.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Italy peaked at 461,154 people in 1965 and was at its lowest, -241,244 people, in 1996.
That places Italy 231st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 314,197 people | 255,077 people | 421,348 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 384,069 people | 295,105 people | 461,154 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 307,224 people | 193,413 people | 383,009 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 84,437 people | 15,937 people | 279,704 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,405 people | -241,244 people | 249,374 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 266,322 people | 31,404 people | 452,964 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,612 people | -147,360 people | 260,196 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -157,671 people | -217,373 people | -110,247 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.18 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 312,849 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.18 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.18 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.5% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.2 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Italy?
- Annual change in population in Italy was -119,654 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 461,154 people in 1965.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -241,244 people in 1996.
- How does Italy rank for annual change in population?
- Italy ranks 231st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 197.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.