Demographics of Italy - Genetics

Genetics

The overwhelming majority of Italian males belong to the Y-DNA haplogroup R1b which is standard amongst most west European populations. According to data found through different sources, samples, and studies by Eurpedia, the percentages of Y-dna haplogroups observed were :

  • R1 (51.5% : 49% R1b and 2.5% R1a)
  • J (20% : 18% J2 and 2% J1)
  • E1b1b (11%)
  • G (7%)
  • I (6.5% : 2.5% I1, 3% I2 + I2a and 1% I2b)
  • T (4%)

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