Italy is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. In 2025 it has about 59.1 million people (UN estimate), the 25th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1955Population: 25th
Italyイタリア
Region
Southern Europe, Europe
Population
about 59.1 million (25th)
Area
302,068 km² (70th)
UN member since
December 14, 1955
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Italy in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 59.1 million, the 25th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/2 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 302,068 km², the 70th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 196.
Joining the United Nations
Italy joined the United Nations on December 14, 1955.
It was a member before Japan joined in 1956.
15 other countries joined on the same day.
Think about it
Q1Compare Italy’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Italy on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Italy, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 14 UN member states in Southern Europe. The one with the most people is Italy.