Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Italy
Italy: Total population in thousands (UN DESA) was 59,146 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
59,146
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
8th
of 75 countries
All-time high
60,664
in 2014
All-time low
57,272
in 2000
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Total population in thousands in Italy, 2000–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Italy recorded 59,146 for total population in thousands in 2025.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in thousands in Italy peaked at 60,664 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 57,272, in 2000.
That places Italy 8th out of 75 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
Total population in thousands (UN DESA) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 57,272 | — |
| 2001 | 57,306 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 57,421 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 57,740 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 58,177 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 58,520 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 58,754 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 59,109 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 59,562 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 59,904 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 60,164 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 60,368 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 60,532 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 60,654 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 60,664 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 60,575 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 60,478 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 60,390 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 60,278 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 60,130 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 59,913 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 59,729 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 59,619 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 59,500 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 59,343 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 59,146 | -0.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 59,146 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,813, 10.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Italy's 59,146 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 7,005, 8.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58,376 | 57,272 | 59,904 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,423 | 60,130 | 60,664 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59,542 | 59,146 | 59,913 | 6 |
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- Population density 119.63 (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in thousands in Italy?
- Total population in thousands in Italy was 59,146 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population in thousands recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 60,664 in 2014.
- What is the lowest total population in thousands recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,272 in 2000.
- How does Italy rank for total population in thousands?
- Italy ranks 8th out of 75 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population in thousands rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Total population in thousands (UN DESA). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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