Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level in Italy
Italy: Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level was 58.94 million in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
58.94 million
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
3rd
of 22 countries
All-time high
60.35 million
in 2014
All-time low
58.51 million
in 2007
Years of data
15
2007–2025
Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level in Italy, 2007–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
Italy recorded 58.94 million for population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level in 2025.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level in Italy peaked at 60.35 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 58.51 million, in 2007.
Italy ranks 3rd of 22 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Population on 1 January by age, sex and educational attainment level in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 58.51 million | — |
| 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% |
| 2022 | 59.03 million | -1.5% |
| 2023 | 59.00 million | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 58.94 million | -0.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 58.94 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.99 million, 9.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Italy's 58.94 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.81 million, 10.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.98 million | 58.51 million | 59.42 million | 3 |
| 2010s | 60.09 million | 59.69 million | 60.35 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 58.99 million | 58.94 million | 59.03 million | 3 |
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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 educational attainment level in Italy?
- Population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level in Italy was 58.94 million in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level 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 educational attainment level recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.51 million in 2007.
- How does Italy rank for population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level?
- Italy ranks 3rd out of 22 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population on 1 january by age, sex and educational attainment level 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 educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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