Italy
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Rome
58,915,656
301,336 km²
Euro
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Italy is located in Southern Europe. Its capital is Rome, and it has a population of 58,915,656 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 301,336 square kilometers (approximately 116,346 square miles). Its currency is Euro. The population density is approximately 196 people per square kilometer. Italy shares land borders with 6 countries: Austria, France, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland and Vatican City.
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Europe/Rome
Italy at a glance
Europe
196 / km²
301,336 km²
Approximately 116,346 mi² (square miles)
Rome
Economy of Italy
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Italy
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
What is the population of Italy?
Italy has 58,915,656 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Italy in square kilometers and square miles?
Italy has a total area of 301,336 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 116,346 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Italy?
The currency of Italy is Euro.