Italy’s population growth has experienced significant changes over the past several decades. After a period of steady growth in the mid-20th century, Italy’s population has stagnated and even begun to decline in recent years. This trend is largely due to a combination of low birth rates, an aging population, and relatively low levels of immigration compared to other European countries. The fertility rate in Italy has remained well below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman, hovering around 1.2 in recent years. As a result, Italy’s total population peaked at about 60.6 million in 2014 and has since started to decrease, with the latest estimates in 2023 placing it at around 58.9 million. This demographic shift poses significant challenges for Italy’s economy and social systems, particularly as the proportion of elderly citizens continues to rise.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 47,105,000 | 160.1 |
| 1955 | 48,633,000 | 165.3 |
| 1960 | 50,197,600 | 170.7 |
| 1965 | 51,987,100 | 176.7 |
| 1970 | 53,661,100 | 182.4 |
| 1975 | 55,571,894 | 188.9 |
| 1980 | 56,451,247 | 191.9 |
| 1985 | 56,718,115 | 192.8 |
| 1990 | 56,713,409 | 192.8 |
| 1995 | 57,294,513 | 194.8 |
| 2000 | 57,784,371 | 196.5 |
| 2005 | 59,037,807 | 200.7 |
| 2010 | 60,786,485 | 206.7 |
| 2015 | 61,512,589 | 209.1 |
| 2020 | 61,337,765 | 208.5 |
| 2022 | 61,095,551 | 207.7 |
| 2023 | 61,021,855 | 207.5 |
| 2024 | 60,964,931 | 207.3 |
| 2025 | 60,924,851 | 207.1 |
| 2030 | 60,840,335 | 206.8 |
| 2035 | 60,887,498 | 207 |
| 2040 | 61,012,899 | 207.4 |
| 2045 | 61,102,823 | 207.7 |
| 2050 | 61,036,680 | 207.5 |
| 2055 | 60,754,503 | 206.5 |
| 2060 | 60,338,268 | 205.1 |
| 2065 | 59,970,377 | 203.9 |
| 2070 | 59,785,383 | 203.3 |
| 2075 | 59,835,755 | 203.4 |
| 2080 | 60,089,468 | 204.3 |
| 2085 | 60,465,674 | 205.6 |
| 2090 | 60,898,766 | 207 |
| 2095 | 61,378,805 | 208.7 |
| 2100 | 61,926,990 | 210.5 |
Data from US Census International Database