Population (UN estimates and projections) in Italy
Italy: Population (UN estimates and projections) was 51,731 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in Italy, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in Italy is 51,731, measured in 2030.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in Italy peaked at 52,310 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 47,641, in 1990.
That places Italy 23rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population (UN estimates and projections) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 47,641 | — |
| 1991 | 48,079 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 48,429 | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 48,583 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 48,947 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 49,027 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 48,865 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 48,950 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 49,010 | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 49,054 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 49,097 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 49,145 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 49,242 | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 49,529 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 49,943 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 50,258 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 50,479 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 50,807 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 51,207 | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 51,494 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 51,720 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 51,912 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 52,074 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 52,212 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 52,276 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 52,272 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 52,280 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 52,303 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 52,310 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 52,299 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 52,228 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 52,195 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 52,232 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 52,274 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 52,286 | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 52,252 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 52,188 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 52,100 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 51,993 | -0.2% |
| 2029 | 51,871 | -0.2% |
| 2030 | 51,731 | -0.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 51,731 is above the median for high income countries, which is 4,874, 10.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Italy's 51,731 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,682, 7.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48,659 | 47,641 | 49,054 | 10 |
| 2000s | 50,120 | 49,097 | 51,494 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,166 | 51,720 | 52,310 | 10 |
| 2020s | 52,162 | 51,871 | 52,286 | 10 |
| 2030s | 51,731 | 51,731 | 51,731 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 20 Thailand 62,045 compare
- 21 United Kingdom 60,060 compare
- 22 France 58,516 compare
- 24 South Africa 51,011 compare
- 25 Tanzania 47,619 compare
- 26 South Korea 46,871 compare
More gender data for Italy
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 6,215 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.82 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 51,731 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate -0.2695 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 186,934 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 198,063 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 188,382 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 199,674 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 193,267 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 204,768 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in Italy?
- Population in Italy was 51,731 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 52,310 in 2018.
- What is the lowest population recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,641 in 1990.
- How does Italy rank for population?
- Italy ranks 23rd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.