Italy: GDP 62.0K intl$ per capita, population 59.0M, inflation 1.0%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Population
58.95M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
301,336 kmΒ²
Capital
Rome
ISO 2
IT
ISO 3
ITA
Calling code
+39
Internet TLD
.it
Government type
parliamentary republic

Age Structure

0-14 years 11.9%
15-64 years 64.5%
65+ years 23.6%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
Italian (ITA) Official - -
Catalan (CAT) Official - -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
Christian Major 80.8% -
Unaffiliated Minor 13.4% -
Muslim Minor 4.9% -
Other Minor 0.9% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
58.95M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
-0.05%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
199.5 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
69.6%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
84.0 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
6.30 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
11.00 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.18 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
2.3 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
0.5%
2023
Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
99.3%
2019

Other Demographics

Median age of population
47.3 years
2025

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$40.4K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
1.0%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
6.4%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$38.6K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$2.38T
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
0.7%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
62.0K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
77.3%
1992

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
62.8%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
32.5%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
30.3%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
38.42M
2020
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
56.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
25.6%
2024
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
1.1%
2024

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index
68.0
Est. monthly: $2,380
Rent Index
28.0
Est. rent: $784/mo
Purchasing Power
82.0
(Higher is better)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Italy?

According to our data, the average income in Italy is approximately $38,590 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Italy in 2024?

The inflation rate in Italy is 1.0% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Italy compare to other countries in Europe and Central Asia?

Italy is located in Europe and Central Asia and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Italy compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Italy is located in Europe and Central Asia. Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
IT
ISO 3
ITA
IOC code
ITA
Vehicle code
I
Latitude
41.90
Longitude
12.48

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