Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.49 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1.49 % change on previous year for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 12.8% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 7.37 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -3.1 % change on previous year, in 1996.
That places Italy 208th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1974 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 2.65 % change on previous year | +12.0% |
| 1976 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1977 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 2.44 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 1980 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1981 | 0.9737 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 1982 | 0.373 % change on previous year | -61.7% |
| 1983 | -0.6564 % change on previous year | -276.0% |
| 1984 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
| 1985 | -0.0521 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 1986 | 3.03 % change on previous year | -5916.0% |
| 1987 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1988 | 3.17 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1989 | 2.51 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 1990 | 2.72 % change on previous year | +8.4% |
| 1991 | 2.38 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 2.67 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 1993 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 1994 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 7.37 % change on previous year | +246.9% |
| 1996 | -3.1 % change on previous year | -142.1% |
| 1997 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -170.2% |
| 1998 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1999 | 1.53 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2000 | 1.73 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2001 | 1.68 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2002 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 2.02 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2005 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -19.2% |
| 2007 | 1.92 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 1.19 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 2009 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 1.22 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2012 | 1.7 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2013 | 1.83 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 1.72 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 1.04 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 2017 | 1.19 % change on previous year | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 0.7523 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2019 | 1.06 % change on previous year | +41.3% |
| 2020 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 0.5972 % change on previous year | -43.4% |
| 2022 | 1.2 % change on previous year | +101.0% |
| 2023 | 0.6886 % change on previous year | -42.6% |
| 2024 | 1.32 % change on previous year | +92.2% |
| 2025 | 1.49 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.5 % change on previous year | 2.21 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.24 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 3.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.19 % change on previous year | -3.1 % change on previous year | 7.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.76 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.34 % change on previous year | 0.7523 % change on previous year | 1.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 % change on previous year | 0.5972 % change on previous year | 1.49 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 205 Denmark 1.57 % change on previous year compare
- 206 China 1.53 % change on previous year compare
- 207 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 1.51 % change on previous year compare
- 209 Saint Martin (French part) 1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 210 Portugal 1.48 % change on previous year compare
- 211 Faroe Islands 1.42 % change on previous year compare
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- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy?
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy was 1.49 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 7.37 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.1 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Italy rank for population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 208th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 65 years or older UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 65 years or older (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.