Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy
Italy: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 48.1% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
48.1%
Change on year
up 31.1%
World rank
26th
of 43 countries
All-time high
48.1%
in 2025
All-time low
29.5%
in 2021
Years of data
17
2009–2025
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy, 2009–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy is 48.1%, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.1% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy peaked at 48.1% in 2025 and was at its lowest, 29.5%, in 2021.
Italy ranks 26th of 43 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 38.2% | — |
| 2010 | 37.6% | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 34.3% | -8.8% |
| 2012 | 41.4% | +20.7% |
| 2013 | 35.4% | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 31.1% | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 31.7% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 31.1% | -1.9% |
| 2017 | 32.3% | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 30.7% | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 31.8% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 33.0% | +3.8% |
| 2021 | 29.5% | -10.6% |
| 2022 | 32.4% | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 30.6% | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 36.7% | +19.9% |
| 2025 | 48.1% | +31.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 48.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7%, 93% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Italy's 48.1% is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.9%, 96% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.2% | 38.2% | 38.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.7% | 30.7% | 41.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.1% | 29.5% | 48.1% | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in Italy was 48.1% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 48.1% in 2025.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.5% in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- Italy ranks 26th out of 43 countries with data for 2025.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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