Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy

Italy: Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual was 0.2457 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.2457 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
107th
of 121 countries
All-time high
2.58 % change on previous year
in 1961
All-time low
-0.1691 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy, 1961–2025

0123196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy is 0.2457 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and down 39.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy peaked at 2.58 % change on previous year in 1961 and was at its lowest, -0.1691 % change on previous year, in 1993.

That places Italy 107th out of 121 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate in Italy, 1961 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1961 2.58 % change on previous year
1962 2.28 % change on previous year -11.4%
1963 2.16 % change on previous year -5.3%
1964 2.17 % change on previous year +0.3%
1965 2.16 % change on previous year -0.2%
1966 2.17 % change on previous year +0.3%
1967 2.17 % change on previous year +0.1%
1968 2.18 % change on previous year +0.3%
1969 2.17 % change on previous year -0.2%
1970 2.18 % change on previous year +0.3%
1971 2.18 % change on previous year +0.1%
1972 0.9933 % change on previous year -54.4%
1973 0.4507 % change on previous year -54.6%
1974 0.4526 % change on previous year +0.4%
1975 0.4525 % change on previous year -0.0%
1976 0.4533 % change on previous year +0.2%
1977 0.4532 % change on previous year -0.0%
1978 0.455 % change on previous year +0.4%
1979 0.4548 % change on previous year -0.0%
1980 0.4556 % change on previous year +0.2%
1981 0.4554 % change on previous year -0.0%
1982 0.1999 % change on previous year -56.1%
1983 0.0843 % change on previous year -57.8%
1984 0.088 % change on previous year +4.4%
1985 0.0916 % change on previous year +4.2%
1986 0.0962 % change on previous year +5.0%
1987 0.0999 % change on previous year +3.8%
1988 0.1044 % change on previous year +4.6%
1989 0.1081 % change on previous year +3.5%
1990 0.1126 % change on previous year +4.2%
1991 0.1171 % change on previous year +4.0%
1992 -0.0798 % change on previous year -168.2%
1993 -0.1691 % change on previous year +111.8%
1994 -0.1685 % change on previous year -0.4%
1995 -0.1687 % change on previous year +0.2%
1996 -0.1681 % change on previous year -0.4%
1997 -0.1674 % change on previous year -0.4%
1998 -0.1677 % change on previous year +0.2%
1999 -0.1671 % change on previous year -0.4%
2000 -0.1673 % change on previous year +0.2%
2001 -0.1667 % change on previous year -0.4%
2002 0.2188 % change on previous year -231.3%
2003 0.3925 % change on previous year +79.3%
2004 0.3938 % change on previous year +0.3%
2005 0.3931 % change on previous year -0.2%
2006 0.3953 % change on previous year +0.6%
2007 0.3956 % change on previous year +0.1%
2008 0.3978 % change on previous year +0.5%
2009 0.398 % change on previous year +0.1%
2010 0.3992 % change on previous year +0.3%
2011 0.4003 % change on previous year +0.3%
2012 0.4015 % change on previous year +0.3%
2013 0.4035 % change on previous year +0.5%
2014 0.4037 % change on previous year +0.0%
2015 0.4047 % change on previous year +0.3%
2016 0.4067 % change on previous year +0.5%
2017 0.4068 % change on previous year +0.0%
2018 0.4078 % change on previous year +0.2%
2019 0.226 % change on previous year -44.6%
2020 0.222 % change on previous year -1.8%
2021 0.2162 % change on previous year -2.6%
2022 0.2193 % change on previous year +1.4%
2023 0.2249 % change on previous year +2.6%
2024 0.234 % change on previous year +4.0%
2025 0.2457 % change on previous year +5.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.23 % change on previous year 2.16 % change on previous year 2.58 % change on previous year 9
1970s 0.8523 % change on previous year 0.4507 % change on previous year 2.18 % change on previous year 10
1980s 0.1784 % change on previous year 0.0843 % change on previous year 0.4556 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.1027 % change on previous year -0.1691 % change on previous year 0.1171 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.2651 % change on previous year -0.1673 % change on previous year 0.398 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.386 % change on previous year 0.226 % change on previous year 0.4078 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.227 % change on previous year 0.2162 % change on previous year 0.2457 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 104 Belarus 0.3003 % change on previous year compare
  2. 105 Korea 0.2996 % change on previous year compare
  3. 106 Armenia 0.246 % change on previous year compare
  4. 108 Georgia 0.2351 % change on previous year compare
  5. 109 Russian Federation 0.1882 % change on previous year compare
  6. 110 Cuba 0.1779 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy?
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual in Italy was 0.2457 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 2.58 % change on previous year in 1961.
What is the lowest population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1691 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Italy rank for population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual?
Italy ranks 107th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
Is population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
121 places, 7,865 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.