Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy
Italy: Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship was 58.94 million in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
58.94 million
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
5th
of 42 countries
All-time high
60.35 million
in 2014
All-time low
56.90 million
in 1998
Years of data
28
1998–2025
Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy, 1998–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2025, population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy stood at 58.94 million.
The figure is down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy peaked at 60.35 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 56.90 million, in 1998.
That places Italy 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Population on 1 January by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 56.90 million | — |
| 1999 | 56.91 million | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 56.92 million | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 56.96 million | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 56.99 million | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 57.19 million | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 57.61 million | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 58.04 million | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 58.29 million | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 58.51 million | +0.4% |
| 2008 | 59.00 million | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 59.42 million | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 59.69 million | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 59.95 million | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 60.11 million | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 60.28 million | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 60.35 million | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 60.30 million | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 60.16 million | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 60.07 million | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 59.94 million | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 59.82 million | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 59.64 million | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 59.24 million | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 59.03 million | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 59.00 million | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 58.97 million | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 58.94 million | -0.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 58.94 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.05 million, 6.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Italy's 58.94 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.74 million, 7.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.91 million | 56.90 million | 56.91 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 57.89 million | 56.92 million | 59.42 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.06 million | 59.69 million | 60.35 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.14 million | 58.94 million | 59.64 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- Population density 119.63 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy?
- Population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship in Italy was 58.94 million in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 60.35 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.90 million in 1998.
- How does Italy rank for population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship?
- Italy ranks 5th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population on 1 january by age, sex and broad group of citizenship 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, sex and broad group of citizenship. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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