Emigration by age and sex in Italy
Italy: Emigration by age and sex was 188,903 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Emigration by age and sex in Italy, 1990–2024
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for emigration by age and sex in Italy is 188,903, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 19.2% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, emigration by age and sex in Italy peaked at 188,903 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41,756, in 2002.
Italy ranks 9th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Emigration by age and sex in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 55,989 | — |
| 1991 | 57,730 | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 56,985 | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 61,282 | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 65,548 | +7.0% |
| 1995 | 43,303 | -33.9% |
| 1996 | 47,510 | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 46,273 | -2.6% |
| 1998 | 45,889 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 64,873 | +41.4% |
| 2000 | 56,601 | -12.8% |
| 2001 | 56,077 | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 41,756 | -25.5% |
| 2003 | 48,706 | +16.6% |
| 2004 | 49,910 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 53,931 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 58,407 | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 51,113 | -12.5% |
| 2008 | 80,947 | +58.4% |
| 2009 | 80,597 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 78,771 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 82,461 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 106,216 | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 125,735 | +18.4% |
| 2014 | 136,328 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 146,955 | +7.8% |
| 2016 | 157,065 | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 155,110 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 156,960 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 179,505 | +14.4% |
| 2020 | 159,884 | -10.9% |
| 2021 | 158,312 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 150,189 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 158,438 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | 188,903 | +19.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 188,903 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 69,467, 2.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Italy's 188,903 is above the median for high income countries, which is 63,772, 3.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Emigration by age and sex in Italy changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +58.4% | 51,113 | 80,947 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54,538 | 43,303 | 65,548 | 10 |
| 2000s | 57,804 | 41,756 | 80,947 | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,511 | 78,771 | 179,505 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163,145 | 150,189 | 188,903 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7397 % change on previous year (2050)
- 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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.3544 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.676 (2100)
- Population density 119.63 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is emigration by age and sex in Italy?
- Emigration by age and sex in Italy was 188,903 in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest emigration by age and sex recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 188,903 in 2024.
- What is the lowest emigration by age and sex recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 41,756 in 2002.
- How does Italy rank for emigration by age and sex?
- Italy ranks 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is emigration by age and sex rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Emigration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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