Italy Population: 60,495,396
Italy is the country located in the south-central of Europe. The country is known for its beautiful landscapes on the Earth, which is described as a place shaped as a boot. It is famous for its cuisine too. The most famous spots in Italy are the Monte Rosa and Mont Blanc.
Largest Cities in Italy by Population
The capital and also the largest city in Italy is Rome. Some of the well-known cities are Milan, Naples, Palermo, Genoa, Venice, and Florence.
CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION | CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Rome | 2,318,895 | Reggio nell’Emilia | 133,296 | Lucca | 81,748 |
Milan | 1,236,837 | Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica | 129,362 | Ravenna | 80,868 |
Naples | 959,470 | Salerno | 125,797 | Lecce | 80,695 |
Turin | 870,456 | Perugia | 120,137 | Trento | 80,425 |
Palermo | 648,260 | Monza | 119,618 | Giugliano in Campania | 80,269 |
Genoa | 580,223 | Rimini | 118,673 | Busto Arsizio | 79,519 |
Bologna | 366,133 | Pescara | 116,596 | Lido di Ostia | 79,400 |
Florence | 349,296 | Bergamo | 114,162 | Cesena | 79,398 |
Catania | 290,927 | Vicenza | 107,129 | Catanzaro | 78,970 |
Bari | 277,387 | Bolzano | 99,049 | Brindisi | 78,548 |
Messina | 219,948 | Andria | 98,342 | Marsala | 77,915 |
Verona | 219,103 | Udine | 97,761 | Treviso | 77,604 |
Padova | 203,725 | Siracusa | 97,472 | Pesaro | 77,241 |
Trieste | 187,056 | Terni | 97,050 | Pisa | 77,007 |
Brescia | 184,826 | Forli | 93,638 | Varese | 76,851 |
Prato | 181,820 | Novara | 93,295 | Sesto San Giovanni | 76,509 |
Taranto | 181,082 | Barletta | 93,279 | Arezzo | 76,346 |
Reggio Calabria | 169,140 | Piacenza | 93,228 | Latina | 76,305 |
Modena | 158,886 | Ferrara | 92,802 | Gela | 73,854 |
Livorno | 153,773 | Sassari | 91,895 | Pistoia | 73,832 |
Cagliari | 149,257 | Ancona | 89,994 | Caserta | 72,844 |
Mestre | 147,662 | La Spezia | 88,491 | Cinisello Balsamo | 71,109 |
Parma | 146,299 | Torre del Greco | 85,897 | ||
Foggia | 137,032 | Como | 81,975 |
Italy population History
In the year 2000, the population of Italy was 56,692,178. However, this year that is 2020, it has increased to 60,461,826. The median age has become 47.3 from 40.3. The rate of fertility has become 1.33. The urban population has also increased rapidly to 42,006,701. The country’s share of the world population is 0.78 %. The rank of Italy in the world population is 23rd.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 60,461,826 | -0.15% | -88,249 | 148,943 | 47.3 | 1.33 | 206 | 69.50% | 42,006,701 | 0.78% | 7,794,798,739 | 23 |
2019 | 60,550,075 | -0.13% | -77,216 | 148,943 | 45.7 | 1.4 | 206 | 69.20% | 41,887,345 | 0.78% | 7,713,468,100 | 23 |
2018 | 60,627,291 | -0.08% | -46,410 | 148,943 | 45.7 | 1.4 | 206 | 68.90% | 41,763,099 | 0.79% | 7,631,091,040 | 23 |
2017 | 60,673,701 | 0.02% | 10,641 | 148,943 | 45.7 | 1.4 | 206 | 68.60% | 41,637,312 | 0.80% | 7,547,858,925 | 23 |
2016 | 60,663,060 | 0.14% | 84,566 | 148,943 | 45.7 | 1.4 | 206 | 68.40% | 41,515,002 | 0.81% | 7,464,022,049 | 23 |
2015 | 60,578,494 | 0.42% | 250,653 | 327,474 | 45.4 | 1.42 | 206 | 68.30% | 41,393,818 | 0.82% | 7,379,797,139 | 23 |
2010 | 59,325,229 | 0.36% | 208,803 | 210,190 | 43.5 | 1.44 | 202 | 68.80% | 40,811,310 | 0.85% | 6,956,823,603 | 23 |
2005 | 58,281,212 | 0.55% | 317,807 | 332,869 | 41.9 | 1.31 | 198 | 68.40% | 39,835,813 | 0.89% | 6,541,907,027 | 22 |
2000 | 56,692,178 | -0.17% | -96,446 | -59,647 | 40.3 | 1.22 | 193 | 67.90% | 38,513,990 | 0.92% | 6,143,493,823 | 22 |
1995 | 57,174,408 | 0.04% | 25,234 | 30,565 | 38.7 | 1.27 | 194 | 67.00% | 38,316,513 | 1.00% | 5,744,212,979 | 21 |
1990 | 57,048,236 | 0.04% | 22,292 | -2,012 | 37 | 1.35 | 194 | 66.80% | 38,118,729 | 1.07% | 5,327,231,061 | 16 |
1985 | 56,936,774 | 0.21% | 117,485 | 52,960 | 35.5 | 1.52 | 194 | 66.90% | 38,099,260 | 1.17% | 4,870,921,740 | 14 |
1980 | 56,349,349 | 0.39% | 216,813 | 32,985 | 34.1 | 1.89 | 192 | 66.70% | 37,597,841 | 1.26% | 4,458,003,514 | 13 |
1975 | 55,265,284 | 0.64% | 349,263 | 3,879 | 33.3 | 2.32 | 188 | 65.70% | 36,320,918 | 1.35% | 4,079,480,606 | 14 |
1970 | 53,518,969 | 0.70% | 368,342 | -46,356 | 32.8 | 2.5 | 182 | 64.30% | 34,436,288 | 1.45% | 3,700,437,046 | 13 |
1965 | 51,677,257 | 0.78% | 395,461 | -46,105 | 32.1 | 2.5 | 176 | 61.90% | 31,990,341 | 1.55% | 3,339,583,597 | 10 |
1960 | 49,699,951 | 0.56% | 272,875 | -110,909 | 31.4 | 2.29 | 169 | 59.40% | 29,527,606 | 1.64% | 3,034,949,748 | 10 |
1955 | 48,335,578 | 0.73% | 347,395 | -47,233 | 30.2 | 2.36 | 164 | 56.90% | 27,502,303 | 1.74% | 2,773,019,936 | 10 |
Italy population forecast
By the year 2050, the population of Italy is expected to decrease to 54,381,673. The rate of migrants is also expected to become as low as 77,862 in the year 2045. The median age is estimated to become 53.6. The country’s share of the world population will become 0.56%. These changes will place Italy in rank 36 in the global world population.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 60,461,826 | -0.04% | -23,334 | 148,943 | 47.3 | 1.33 | 206 | 69.50% | 42,006,701 | 0.78% | 7,794,798,739 | 23 |
2025 | 59,876,551 | -0.19% | -117,055 | 117,406 | 49.2 | 1.33 | 204 | 71.10% | 42,568,771 | 0.73% | 8,184,437,460 | 25 |
2030 | 59,031,475 | -0.28% | -169,015 | 93,251 | 50.8 | 1.33 | 201 | 73.10% | 43,160,835 | 0.69% | 8,548,487,400 | 26 |
2035 | 58,135,633 | -0.31% | -179,168 | 97,198 | 51.9 | 1.33 | 198 | 75.20% | 43,721,504 | 0.65% | 8,887,524,213 | 29 |
2040 | 57,160,361 | -0.34% | -195,054 | 97,171 | 52.6 | 1.33 | 194 | 77.30% | 44,209,769 | 0.62% | 9,198,847,240 | 31 |
2045 | 55,938,765 | -0.43% | -244,319 | 77,862 | 53.2 | 1.33 | 190 | 79.60% | 44,551,510 | 0.59% | 9,481,803,274 | 34 |
2050 | 54,381,673 | -0.56% | -311,418 | 53.6 | 1.33 | 185 | 82.10% | 44,670,873 | 0.56% | 9,735,033,990 | 36 |
Italy demographics
The life expectancy of the Italian population is estimated to be 84.01 years. The rate of infant mortality is 2.2. The sex ratio of the male population is 48.69% for the number 29,437,725. The sex ratio for the female population is 51.31% for the number 31,024,103.
Italy religion and politics
The predominant religion in Italy is Christianity. There is also another increasing number of varied religious beliefs. Most of the people in Italy who practice Christianity go to the catholic churches. Other minor religions are Islam, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Judaism.
The political matters are managed through the parliamentary republic of Italy. It is a multi-party system. The council of ministers implements executive power.
Italy economy
The economy of Italy is the third-largest one in the Eurozone. It is the eighth-largest nominal GDP and the twelfth largest in the PPP category. It is considered an advanced and high-income economy. The country is a large manufacturer as well as the exporter of the products such as vehicles, food, furniture, robots, machinery, etc. Italy is a huge hub for luxury goods in Europe.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |