The Young rider classification in the Giro d'Italia was added to the Giro d'Italia in 1976 for the younger riders in the race.

[1] The classification is calculated in the same way as the general classification, with the riders times being totaled together after each stage; however, the classification is restricted to those no older than 25 years during the calendar year of the race.

[2] The leader of the classification is awarded a white jersey (maglia bianca).

[2][1] The classification was discontinued after the 1994 Giro d'Italia.

[2][1] However, it was reintroduced in 2007, with the age limit increased to 25 years.