As of 2023, the population is around 223,000 - the second largest Hindu community in Europe after the United Kingdom, and the largest Hindu community in the European Union.

Unione Induista Italia, a prominent organisation representing Hindus in Italy, had signed in 2007 an Intente with the Italian government.

Afterwards, Hinduism was granted official recognition by the Italian Parliament in 2012 alongside Buddhism.

As declared in Article 24 of the Law of agreement, Dipavali or Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is recognized in Italy as the official Hindu religious festival of the Hindu organization.

The Hindu monastery Matha Gitananda Ashrama is located in Località Pellegrino in the Municipality of Altare.