Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy
Italy: Total population (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.3104 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy is -0.3104 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 43.7% on the previous year and down 274.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 0.8368 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -0.8881 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Italy ranks 194th of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 0.5946 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 0.595 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1973 | 0.7442 % change on previous year | +25.1% |
| 1974 | 0.6728 % change on previous year | -9.6% |
| 1975 | 0.6882 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 0.5706 % change on previous year | -17.1% |
| 1977 | 0.4933 % change on previous year | -13.6% |
| 1978 | 0.4268 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 1979 | 0.3788 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1980 | 0.313 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1981 | 0.683 % change on previous year | +118.2% |
| 1982 | 0.1507 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 1983 | 0.105 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1984 | 0.0606 % change on previous year | -42.2% |
| 1985 | 0.0953 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0637 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1987 | 0.0084 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 1988 | 0.0475 % change on previous year | +462.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0821 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 1990 | 0.0867 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 0.1053 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1992 | 0.0487 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 1993 | 0.1249 % change on previous year | +156.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0355 % change on previous year | -71.6% |
| 1995 | 0.8368 % change on previous year | +2256.3% |
| 1996 | -0.8881 % change on previous year | -206.1% |
| 1997 | 0.0518 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0434 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1999 | 0.0472 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 0.0423 % change on previous year | -10.4% |
| 2001 | 0.0674 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 2002 | 0.0497 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2003 | 0.3512 % change on previous year | +606.0% |
| 2004 | 0.7594 % change on previous year | +116.2% |
| 2005 | 0.7543 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2006 | 0.4261 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2007 | 0.3763 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2008 | 0.8287 % change on previous year | +120.2% |
| 2009 | 0.7044 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2010 | 0.446 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2011 | 0.4227 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 0.2546 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2013 | 0.2875 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
| 2014 | 0.117 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 2015 | -0.0829 % change on previous year | -170.9% |
| 2016 | -0.2101 % change on previous year | +153.5% |
| 2017 | -0.1107 % change on previous year | -47.3% |
| 2018 | -0.1797 % change on previous year | +62.3% |
| 2019 | -0.1939 % change on previous year | +7.9% |
| 2020 | -0.2951 % change on previous year | +52.2% |
| 2021 | -0.4282 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 2022 | -0.1835 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 2023 | -0.1855 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2024 | -0.2161 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 2025 | -0.3104 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5738 % change on previous year | 0.3788 % change on previous year | 0.7442 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.1609 % change on previous year | 0.0084 % change on previous year | 0.683 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0492 % change on previous year | -0.8881 % change on previous year | 0.8368 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.436 % change on previous year | 0.0423 % change on previous year | 0.8287 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0751 % change on previous year | -0.2101 % change on previous year | 0.446 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.2698 % change on previous year | -0.4282 % change on previous year | -0.1835 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 191 Mauritius -0.2301 % change on previous year compare
- 192 Hungary -0.2804 % change on previous year compare
- 193 Montenegro -0.2992 % change on previous year compare
- 195 Germany -0.3385 % change on previous year compare
- 196 Guadeloupe -0.346 % change on previous year compare
- 197 Cuba -0.3782 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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 total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy?
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate in Italy was -0.3104 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8368 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest total population (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8881 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Italy rank for total population (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Italy ranks 194th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 274.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total population (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total population UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total population (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.