Population growth in Italy
Italy: Population growth was -0.0534 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
-0.0534
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
59th
of 74 countries
All-time high
0.8421
in 1965
All-time low
-0.7
in 2019
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Population growth in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population growth in Italy is -0.0534, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 454.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth in Italy peaked at 0.8421 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -0.7, in 2019.
That places Italy 59th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.7154 | 0.5661 | 0.8421 | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.5062 | 0.2891 | 0.6782 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0627 | 0.0054 | 0.206 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0431 | 0.0016 | 0.0837 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4533 | 0.0453 | 0.7713 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0291 | -0.7 | 0.4422 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2617 | -0.5156 | -0.0499 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.676 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.3543 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.18 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 312,849 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth in Italy?
- Population growth in Italy was -0.0534 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest population growth recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8421 in 1965.
- What is the lowest population growth recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.7 in 2019.
- How does Italy rank for population growth?
- Italy ranks 59th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is population growth rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 454.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Population growth (annual %). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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