Italy Facts
Capital of ItalyThe capital of Italy is Rome.
| Capital | Rome |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 59.3 million |
| Total area | 301,340 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 197 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 59.3 million people = 59,300,000 people. Divided by 301,340 km²: 196.79 people per km², which rounds to 197.
Check it backwards
197 × 301,340 km² ≈ 59,303,712 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital of Italy is Rome.
How many people live in Italy?
About 59.3 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 197 people per km².
How big is Italy?
Italy covers 301,340 km² in total area.
What currency does Italy use?
The Euro (EUR).