Biella: population, economy and official figures
Biella is a province in Piedmont, Italy. Biella had 168,328 residents on 1 January 2025, 4.0% of Piedmont and 0.29% of Italy; 96th largest of 107 provinces in Italy.
In depth
- Economy, jobs and prices in Biella: GDP per person was 34,700 purchasing power standards (PPS) in 2023, 90% of the EU average (98% for Italy); 50th highest of 107 provinces in Italy.
- Health in Biella: A baby born in Biella in 2024 could expect to live 83.1 years: 81.3 for boys and 85.0 for girls. That ranks 40th lowest of Italy's provinces (below the national figure of 83.4 years).
- Education in Biella: In 2024, 62.5% of Biella residents aged 25-64 held at least a high-school diploma (below the national figure of 66.7%), compared with 62.4% in 2018.
- Poverty and living standards in Biella: Biella had 136 home burglaries reported per 100,000 people in 2023, against 250 nationally, 23rd lowest of 106 provinces; in 2018 the rate was 349.
- Government budget and revenue in Biella: Net IRPEF income tax due from Biella residents for 2024 came to 614.63 million euros, or €4,581 per return filed, 39th highest in Italy against a national €4,608.
- Government and politics in Biella: 59.6% of voters in Biella cast a ballot in the 2024 European election (above the national figure of 49.8%), 16th highest turnout among provinces.
Is the population of Biella growing?
That is 6.8% fewer people than in 2015 (180,633).
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow densely populated is Biella?
There were 185.9 people per square kilometre in 2024.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyWhat is the median age in Biella?
The median age was 53.4 years in 2025, against 49 for Italy; 2nd highest of 107 provinces in Italy.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow old is the population of Biella?
30.3% of residents were 65 or older and 9.7% were under 15 in 2025.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow many births and deaths are there in Biella?
In 2024 there were 792 live births and 2,480 deaths, a natural decrease of 1,688.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyHow big is Biella?
It covers 913 km².
Source: Eurostat · saved copyAre people moving to Biella?
Net migration added 8.5 people per 1,000 residents in 2024, while births minus deaths gave a natural change of -10.0 per 1,000.
Source: Eurostat · saved copyFigures come from Italy's own official statistics and from Eurostat's regional statistics for NUTS 3 areas. Comparisons with the EU average use purchasing power standards (PPS), which adjust for price differences.
Other provinces in Piedmont
- Torino 2,204,276
- Cuneo 581,526
- Alessandria 407,202
- Novara 364,140
- Asti 207,203
- Vercelli 165,910
- Verbano-Cusio-Ossola 153,283
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