Spain vs Italy: Population Comparison 2026
Spain
ItalyItaly has 11,075,375 more people than Spain (1.2× as many): 58.9 million vs 47.9 million in 2026. Median age is 46.3 in Spain and 48.6 in Italy; fertility is 1.24 vs 1.22 children per woman.
Spain
2026- Median age
- 46.3
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.24
- Working age (15–64)
- 65.5%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.08%)
Italy
2026- Median age
- 48.6
- Fertility (TFR)
- 1.22
- Working age (15–64)
- 63.0%
- Trend
- Declining (-0.37%)
Population pyramids, 2026
Total Population
Spain
47.9M
Italy
58.9M
Youth (0-14)
Spain
12.3%
Italy
11.4%
Elderly (65+)
Spain
22.2%
Italy
25.6%
Where the two pyramids differ
The pyramids are overlaid so you can read the difference by age and sex: the longer bar in each band marks the country with more people of that age.
📊 Understanding the Population Difference Chart
This visualization shows where and by how much the populations differ between Spain and Italy for each age group, split by gender:
Left Side (Males)
Blue = Spain has more males
Green = Italy has more males
Right Side (Females)
Pink = Spain has more females
Orange = Italy has more females
💡 How to Read: Each age group shows up to 2 bars - one on the left (male difference) and one on the right (female difference). The bar's color tells you which country has more people, and the bar's length shows by how much. For example, if you see a green bar on the left, it means Italy has more males in that age group.
Notable Differences (>20% variance):
Demographic comparison, 2026
| Indicator | Spain | Italy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 47,850,792 | 58,926,167 | Italy has 11.1 million more (1.2×) |
| Change 2025–2026 | -0.1% (Declining) | -0.4% (Declining) | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.3 | 48.6 | Italy older by 2.3 yrs |
| Total fertility rate | 1.24 — 0.86 below replacement | 1.22 — 0.88 below replacement | |
| Fertility rate, 2030 (UN projection) | 1.26 | 1.25 | |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Population 2050 (UN projection) | 44.9 million (-6.1%) | 51.9 million (-11.9%) | |
| Peak population | Peaks 2023 | Peaks 2014 |
Differences by age group, 2026
| Age | Spain (M / F) | Italy (M / F) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 873K / 825K | 1014K / 956K | Italy has 16.0% more people aged 0-4 |
| 5-9 | 984K / 934K | 1137K / 1075K | Italy has 15.3% more people aged 5-9 |
| 10-14 | 1175K / 1109K | 1315K / 1242K | Italy has 12.0% more people aged 10-14 |
| 15-19 | 1326K / 1252K | 1486K / 1403K | Italy has 12.0% more people aged 15-19 |
| 20-24 | 1337K / 1272K | 1590K / 1499K | Italy has 18.4% more people aged 20-24 |
| 25-29 | 1267K / 1208K | 1625K / 1472K | Italy has 25.1% more people aged 25-29 |
| 30-34 | 1310K / 1277K | 1631K / 1529K | Italy has 22.1% more people aged 30-34 |
| 35-39 | 1424K / 1411K | 1693K / 1648K | Italy has 17.8% more people aged 35-39 |
| 40-44 | 1612K / 1600K | 1758K / 1737K | Italy has 8.8% more people aged 40-44 |
| 45-49 | 1962K / 1919K | 2003K / 1992K | Italy has 2.9% more people aged 45-49 |
| 50-54 | 2002K / 1955K | 2307K / 2338K | Italy has 17.4% more people aged 50-54 |
| 55-59 | 1853K / 1870K | 2347K / 2431K | Italy has 28.3% more people aged 55-59 |
| 60-64 | 1704K / 1784K | 2247K / 2369K | Italy has 32.3% more people aged 60-64 |
| 65-69 | 1422K / 1567K | 1875K / 2041K | Italy has 31.0% more people aged 65-69 |
| 70-74 | 1114K / 1283K | 1569K / 1779K | Italy has 39.7% more people aged 70-74 |
| 75-79 | 908K / 1134K | 1398K / 1677K | Italy has 50.6% more people aged 75-79 |
| 80-84 | 646K / 898K | 941K / 1259K | Italy has 42.5% more people aged 80-84 |
| 85-89 | 351K / 584K | 620K / 987K | Italy has 71.8% more people aged 85-89 |
| 90-94 | 171K / 363K | 232K / 487K | Italy has 34.4% more people aged 90-94 |
| 95-99 | 38K / 109K | 48K / 147K | Italy has 33.1% more people aged 95-99 |
| 100+ | 4K / 14K | 4K / 20K | Italy has 37.7% more people aged 100+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has more people, Spain or Italy?
Italy has more: 58.9 million vs 47.9 million in 2026 — 1.2× as many, 11.1 million more people.
Which country is older?
Italy, with a median age of 48.6 vs 46.3 in Spain (2026).
Which has higher fertility?
Spain, at 1.24 children per woman vs 1.22 in Italy. Replacement is 2.1, so both are below it.
How will Spain and Italy compare in 2050?
By 2050 the UN projects Spain at 44.9 million (-6.1% from 2026) and Italy at 51.9 million (-11.9%).
Are Spain and Italy growing or shrinking?
Spain is declining (-0.1% in 2026); Italy is declining (-0.4%).
