What is the Population of Italy?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Italy has a population of approximately 58,927,633 people, making it the 25th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.74% of the world's population. With a land area of 301,336 km², the population density is roughly 196 people per km².
| Population | 58,927,633 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 25th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.74% |
| Area | 301,336 km² |
| Population density | 196 / km² |
| Demonym | Italian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 25th |
| France | 66,351,959 | 22nd |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 23rd |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 24th |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 26th |
| Colombia | 53,057,212 | 27th |
| Sudan | 51,662,000 | 28th |
Italy compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,200,931 | 83,871 |
| France | 66,351,959 | 543,908 |
| San Marino | 34,132 | 61 |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 20,273 |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 41,284 |
| Vatican City | 882 | 0.49 |
Italy in context
- Italy covers 301,336 km², making it the 72nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City.
- With 58,927,633 people, Italy holds about 44.8% of the population of Southern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Italy is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Italy — FAQ
What is the population of Italy?
The population of Italy is approximately 58,927,633 (58.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Italy in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Italy at approximately 58,927,633 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Italy is the 25th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Italy?
Approximately 58,927,633 people live in Italy, making it the 25th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Italy rank by population?
Italy is the 25th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.74%.
What is the population density of Italy?
Italy has a population density of roughly 196 people per km², based on a land area of 301,336 km².
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