Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Italy
Italy: Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) was 207.3 Thousand in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
207.3 Thousand
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
9th
of 46 countries
All-time high
210.2 Thousand
in 2024
All-time low
154.5 Thousand
in 2016
Years of data
22
2004–2025
Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Italy, 2004–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand.
Analysis
The most recent figure for persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Italy is 207.3 Thousand, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Italy peaked at 210.2 Thousand in 2024 and was at its lowest, 154.5 Thousand, in 2016.
That places Italy 9th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Thousand | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 208.2 Thousand | — |
| 2005 | 207 Thousand | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 197.5 Thousand | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 198.7 Thousand | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 197.4 Thousand | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 195.9 Thousand | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 179 Thousand | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 171.6 Thousand | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 184.7 Thousand | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 176.1 Thousand | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 179.2 Thousand | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 168.4 Thousand | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 154.5 Thousand | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 161.8 Thousand | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 170 Thousand | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 170.8 Thousand | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 168.4 Thousand | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 189.5 Thousand | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 180 Thousand | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 201.5 Thousand | +11.9% |
| 2024 | 210.2 Thousand | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 207.3 Thousand | -1.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 207.3 Thousand is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 60.1 Thousand, 3.4× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Italy's 207.3 Thousand is above the median for high income countries, which is 62.5 Thousand, 3.3× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 200.78 Thousand | 195.9 Thousand | 208.2 Thousand | 6 |
| 2010s | 171.61 Thousand | 154.5 Thousand | 184.7 Thousand | 10 |
| 2020s | 192.82 Thousand | 168.4 Thousand | 210.2 Thousand | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 6 United Kingdom 337 Thousand compare
- 6 United Kingdom 337 Thousand compare
- 8 Türkiye 265.9 Thousand compare
- 10 Netherlands 179.3 Thousand compare
- 10 Netherlands 179.3 Thousand compare
- 12 Portugal 102.1 Thousand compare
More work & labour data for Italy
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6794 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.662 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.0094 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 44,671 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 10,422 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 17,512 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 17,865 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 35,377 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Italy?
- Persons with information and communications technology (ict) in Italy was 207.3 Thousand in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 210.2 Thousand in 2024.
- What is the lowest persons with information and communications technology (ict) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 154.5 Thousand in 2016.
- How does Italy rank for persons with information and communications technology (ict)?
- Italy ranks 9th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
- Is persons with information and communications technology (ict) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Persons with information and communications technology (ICT) education by labour status. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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