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Italy vs Spain Population
Italy has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1960 Spain stood at roughly 61% of Italy’s Population; today the figure is about 84%.
| Year | Italy | Spain | Spain as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 50,199,700 | 30,455,000 | 61% |
| 1970 | 53,821,850 | 33,814,531 | 63% |
| 1980 | 56,433,883 | 37,491,165 | 66% |
| 1990 | 56,719,240 | 38,867,322 | 69% |
| 2000 | 56,942,108 | 40,567,864 | 71% |
| 2010 | 59,819,407 | 46,576,897 | 78% |
| 2020 | 59,438,851 | 47,359,424 | 80% |
| 2025 | 58,915,656 | 49,355,143 | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Italy pass Spain in Population?
It has not come to that. Italy has held the larger Population in every published year (1960–2025).
How do Italy and Spain compare today?
Italy is ahead: 58,915,656 against 49,355,143 — the trailing economy stands at about 84% of the leader.
Are these Population figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — people — with no inflation restatement, no PPP conversion and no interpolation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: