Italy

Country in Europe

In brief

Population: 58.9M (2025). World rank 25 of 216; in Europe, 5 of 48. Area: 301,336 km². World rank 74 of 249; in Europe, 10 of 52. GDP: $2.6T (2025). World rank 9 of 210; in Europe, 5 of 47. From 2015 to 2025: population 60.2M → 58.9M, GDP $1.8T → $2.6T, and GDP per person $30,640 → $43,309.

State

Official name: Italian Republic
Local name: Italia
Capital: Rome
Region: Europe
Form of government: Parliamentary republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 58,915,656 2025
Area: 301,336 km²
GDP: $2.6T 2025
GDP per person: $43,309 2025
Life expectancy: 84 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: Italian
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +39
Emergency numbers: 112, 113, 115, 118
Driving side: Right
Plug types: C, F, L
Mains voltage: 230 V