Italy Population
Europe & Central Asia · 25th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
58,588,929
The population of Italy is about 58,588,929 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 58.7 million for 2026 as a whole — 0.71% of the world's people.
Italy is the 25th most populous of 217 countries and territories. The population is shrinking, by about 0.42% a year. It peaked around 2014 at 60.3 million and is projected to fall to 51.2 million by 2050. Since 1960 (50.2 million) it has grown by 17%. Population density is 198 people per square kilometre. 70% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
58.7 million
Yearly change
−0.42%
World rank
25th
Share of world
0.71%
Density
198/km²
Land area
295,720 km²
Life expectancy
84.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.18
GDP per capita
$43,309
GDP
$2.55T
Population of Italy, 1960–2050
Italy population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50,199,700 | — | 170 |
| 1970 | 53,821,850 | +0.53% | 182 |
| 1980 | 56,433,883 | +0.21% | 191 |
| 1990 | 56,719,240 | +0.08% | 192 |
| 2000 | 56,942,108 | +0.05% | 193 |
| 2010 | 59,819,407 | +0.44% | 202 |
| 2020 | 59,438,851 | −0.49% | 201 |
| 2024 | 58,952,704 | −0.05% | 199 |
| 2026proj. | 58,669,960 | −0.42% | 198 |
| 2030proj. | 57,604,468 | −0.48% | 195 |
| 2040proj. | 54,757,012 | −0.55% | 185 |
| 2050proj. | 51,180,916 | −0.79% | 173 |
Italy vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3.0 times as many people as Italy. Bangladesh is 6.9 times more densely populated.
Italy population: questions and answers
What is the population of Italy in 2026?
About 58,669,960 (58.7 million), based on World Bank projections.
Is Italy's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.42% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Italy?
About 198 people per km², with a land area of 295,720 km².
What will the population of Italy be in 2050?
About 51.2 million on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome.
What is the life expectancy in Italy?
84.0 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.