Italy's population is projected to be 36,088,272 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58,926,166 | -0.27% | 25 |
| 2025 | 59,146,260 | -0.26% | 25 |
| 2020 | 59,912,769 | -0.36% | 25 |
| 2019 | 60,130,136 | -0.24% | 23 |
| 2018 | 60,277,499 | -0.19% | 23 |
| 2017 | 60,390,318 | -0.14% | 23 |
| 2015 | 60,575,316 | 0.14% | 23 |
| 2010 | 60,164,213 | 0.56% | 23 |
| 2005 | 58,519,693 | 0.43% | 23 |
| 2000 | 57,272,196 | -0.05% | 22 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 58,926,166 | -0.27% | 25 |
| 2032 | 57,416,501 | -0.44% | 28 |
| 2037 | 56,074,676 | -0.47% | 32 |
| 2042 | 54,635,957 | -0.52% | 35 |
| 2047 | 52,998,855 | -0.61% | 36 |
| 2052 | 51,102,077 | -0.73% | 42 |
| 2057 | 48,952,794 | -0.86% | 44 |
| 2062 | 46,670,717 | -0.95% | 47 |
| 2067 | 44,524,300 | -0.94% | 51 |
| 2072 | 42,631,503 | -0.86% | 54 |
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Rome has a metropolitan area population of 2,746,472, comprising 4.66%% of Italy's total population.
As of 2026, Italy has a total population of 58,926,166, ranking as the 25th most populous nation in the world.
Italy has a net population change of approximately -634 people per day, driven by 1,039 births, 1,833 deaths, and net immigration of 160 people.
Italy represents 0.74% of the total global population and 7.93% of Europe's population.
Italy has a population density of 200.3 people per km² (approximately 518.9 per mi²), making it the 72nd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 33.83% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Italy is Italian (95%) , followed by Other (5%) .
As of 2026, Christian is the largest religion in Italy, comprising 80.8% of the population.
