The Population density in Italy attained a value of 198.70 People per square kilometres in 2021
The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 0.37% between 2018 to 2021, and is expected to decline by...
GlobalData projects the figure to decline at a CAGR of ...
Global Population Density Overview
With a population density of 19,737 people per square kilometer, Macao in China was the most densely inhabited country in the world in 2020. Monaco ranked second in terms of population density with 19,361 people per square kilometer. China and Monaco were the only two countries globally that had a population density of more than 10,000 people per square kilometer. Singapore was rated third in terms of population density with 8,019 people per square kilometer in 2020. Singapore is followed by Hong Kong and Gibraltar, with a population density of 7,126 and 3,369 people per square kilometer. China, Monaco, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar make up the five most densely populated countries in the world.
The Population Density in Italy
Between 2015-2021, the population density in Italy was highest in the year 2015 and lowest in 2021. The Population density reached 198.70 people per square kilometer in 2021. Between 2015 to 2021, the population density of Italy decreased by 3.7%. On a year-on-year basis, the population density decreased by 0.2% in 2021.
Factors Affecting the Population Density of a Country
There are multiple physical factors including the terrain, climate, water supply, and soil that can affect the growth of population density of an individual country. Female infertility rates, Birth rates, healthcare facilities, increasing urbanization, immigration & emigration rates, education, and other social & cultural aspects are the secondary factors that affect the distribution and density of the population.
Most Populous Places in Italy in 2021
With a population of over 60 million, Italy is one of the most populous countries in the world. Italy, the 72nd largest country in terms of area, is home to many large, populous cities, contributing to its ranking as the 24th most populous country in the world. Rome, the capital of the country, is also the most populous country with more than 2.3 million inhabitants in 2016. Italy also has another city, Milan, with a population of over 1 million.
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