Population on 1 January by age group, sex and country of birth in Italy
Italy: Population on 1 January by age group, sex and country of birth was 58.94 million Number in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
58.94 million Number
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
6th
of 42 countries
All-time high
60.35 million Number
in 2014
All-time low
56.99 million Number
in 2002
Years of data
24
2002–2025
Population on 1 January by age group, sex and country of birth in Italy, 2002–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.
Analysis
Italy recorded 58.94 million Number for population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth in 2025.
The figure is down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth in Italy peaked at 60.35 million Number in 2014 and was at its lowest, 56.99 million Number, in 2002.
Italy ranks 6th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population on 1 January by age group, sex and country of birth in Italy, year by year
| Year | Number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 56.99 million Number | — |
| 2003 | 57.19 million Number | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 57.61 million Number | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 58.04 million Number | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 58.29 million Number | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 58.51 million Number | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 59.00 million Number | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 59.42 million Number | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 59.69 million Number | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 59.95 million Number | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 60.11 million Number | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 60.28 million Number | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 60.35 million Number | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 60.30 million Number | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 60.16 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 60.07 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 59.94 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 59.82 million Number | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 59.64 million Number | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 59.24 million Number | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 59.03 million Number | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 59.00 million Number | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 58.97 million Number | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 58.94 million Number | -0.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 58.94 million Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.05 million Number, 6.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Italy's 58.94 million Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.74 million Number, 7.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.13 million Number | 56.99 million Number | 59.42 million Number | 8 |
| 2010s | 60.06 million Number | 59.69 million Number | 60.35 million Number | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.14 million Number | 58.94 million Number | 59.64 million Number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth in Italy?
- Population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth in Italy was 58.94 million Number in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 60.35 million Number in 2014.
- What is the lowest population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.99 million Number in 2002.
- How does Italy rank for population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth?
- Italy ranks 6th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population on 1 january by age group, sex and country of birth rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population on 1 January by age group, sex and country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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