Today's demographic activity
Estimates based on 2026 annual rates
Births today
1,039
Deaths today
1,832
Net migration today
159
As of today, Italy has approximately 58,926,166 people. Estimated births today: 1,039; deaths: 1,832.
Watch Italy's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.
Key terms
- Real-time counters
- — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
- Natural change
- — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
- Net migration
- — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
- Population growth
- — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.
Major Cities
(93)Projection| # | City | Region | Population | Area (km²) | Density |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | Napoli | 2.75M | 539 | 5,115 |
| 2 | Milan | Milano | 2.60M | 492 | 5,275 |
| 3 | Roma (Rome)★ Capital | Roma | 2.37M | 403 | 5,890 |
| 4 | Turin | Turin | 1.15M | 159 | 7,212 |
| 5 | Palermo | Palermo | 663.5K | 121 | 5,492 |
| 6 | Genoa | Genova | 530.7K | 102 | 5,203 |
| 7 | Catania | Catania | 450.9K | 108 | 4,175 |
| 8 | Bologna | Bologna | 443.2K | 90 | 4,925 |
| 9 | Florence | Firenze | 430.2K | 84 | 5,121 |
| 10 | Bergamo | Bergamo | 397.5K | 152 | 2,615 |
| 11 | Busto Arsizio | Milano | 302.3K | 103 | 2,935 |
| 12 | Cagliari | Cagliari | 252.6K | 58 | 4,356 |
| 13 | Caserta | Caserta | 250.2K | 63 | 3,959 |
| 14 | Bari | Bari | 220.5K | 34 | 6,485 |
| 15 | Verona | Verona | 214.0K | 45 | 4,798 |
| 16 | Brescia | Brescia | 206.5K | 55 | 3,755 |
| 17 | Pescara | Pescara | 203.6K | 67 | 3,038 |
| 18 | Padua | Padova | 201.1K | 53 | 3,794 |
| 19 | Messina | Messina | 179.9K | 46 | 3,878 |
| 20 | Prato | Prato | 179.1K | 42 | 4,265 |
| 21 | Trieste | Trieste | 177.9K | 32 | 5,559 |
| 22 | Mestre | Venezia | 157.7K | 34 | 4,639 |
| 23 | Modena | Modena | 151.7K | 29 | 5,231 |
| 24 | Livorno | Livorno | 148.3K | 30 | 4,943 |
| 25 | Parma | Parma | 145.7K | 29 | 5,024 |
| 26 | Taranto | Taranto | 134.4K | 25 | 5,376 |
| 27 | Pioltello | Milano | 129.1K | 41 | 3,150 |
| 28 | Reggio Calabria | Reggio Calabria | 127.6K | 37 | 3,448 |
| 29 | Foggia | Foggia | 125.8K | 15 | 8,388 |
| 30 | Gallarate | Varese | 125.6K | 46 | 2,731 |
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Population figures are urban agglomerations (the contiguous built-up area), which can be larger than city-proper municipal boundaries.
Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100). Updated .
Frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Italy?
- The population of Italy is projected to reach approximately 58,926,166 in 2026, according to UN projections.
- What is the life expectancy in Italy?
- Life expectancy at birth in Italy is projected to be 84.2 years in 2026.
- What is the fertility rate in Italy?
- The total fertility rate in Italy is projected to be 1.22 children per woman in 2026.
- What is the median age in Italy?
- The median age in Italy is projected to be 48.6 years in 2026.
- What is the age distribution in Italy?
- Italy's population is projected to be 11.4% children (0-14 years), 63.0% working age (15-64 years), and 25.6% elderly (65+ years) in 2026.
- What is the GDP of Italy?
- Italy's GDP is $2.74 trillion (current USD) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
- What is the GDP per capita in Italy?
- The GDP per capita in Italy is $65,761 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.
- What is the inflation rate in Italy?
- The inflation rate in Italy is 2.6% as of 2026, according to IMF data.
- What is the unemployment rate in Italy?
- The unemployment rate in Italy is 6.0% as of 2026, according to IMF data.