Italy Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Italy's population growth was 0.14% in 2025, ranked 168th globally. This represents a 358.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Italy's population growth stood at 0.14% in 2025, a rise of +0.19pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.14% by 2025. Italy ranked 168th globally.
Italy’s population growth has slowed dramatically over the 65‑year series, falling from a 1961 rate of 0.67 % to a modest 0.14 % in 2025, ranking 168th globally. The all‑time peak of 0.84 % in 1965 reflected post‑war baby‑boom dynamics, whereas the all‑time trough of –0.70 % in 2019 marked the first negative growth episode, driven by low fertility and ageing. Recent modest recovery to a positive 0.14 % still lags behind peers of similar rank such as San Marino (0.17 %) and Azerbaijan (0.13 %). The persistent demographic squeeze stems from persistent out‑migration of younger cohorts and limited labor‑force participation among women, offset only by modest immigration inflows. Unless structural reforms raise fertility, extend working lives, or attract higher‑skill migrants, Italy’s growth trajectory is likely to remain tepid, with future rates hovering near the current low‑single‑digit level.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 0.40% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 0.27% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 0.14% | - | - |
| 2025 | 0.14% | +0.19pp | #168 |
| 2024 | -0.05% | −0.00pp | #34 |
| 2023 | -0.05% | +0.15pp | #36 |
| 2022 | -0.20% | +0.31pp | #38 |
| 2021 | -0.52% | −0.03pp | #31 |
| 2020 | -0.49% | +0.21pp | #25 |
| 2019 | -0.70% | −0.94pp | #15 |
| 2018 | 0.24% | +0.43pp | #58 |
| 2017 | -0.19% | +0.00pp | #30 |
| 2016 | -0.19% | −0.04pp | #31 |
| 2015 | -0.15% | −0.17pp | #32 |
| 2014 | 0.02% | −0.18pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 0.20% | −0.07pp | #48 |
| 2012 | 0.27% | −0.07pp | #53 |
| 2011 | 0.35% | −0.10pp | #57 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw population growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's population growth was 0.14% in 2025. Ranked 168th globally. This represents a 358.6% increase from the previous year.
Italy's population growth peaked at 0.84% in 1965.
The lowest population growth in Italy was -0.70% in 2019.
Italy ranks 168th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's population growth is projected to reach 0.14% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Italy in 2025 was 0.14%. This ranks 168th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_population-growth,
title = {Italy Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}