International migration: Regions Net international migration in Italy
Italy: International migration: Regions Net international migration was 330,912 Persons in 2025. ▼ Falling
International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration in Italy, 2002–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Italy is 330,912 Persons, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% on the previous year and up 86.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Italy peaked at 490,824 Persons in 2007 and was at its lowest, 126,576 Persons, in 2020.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
International migration: Regions Net international migration in Italy, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 179,146 Persons | — |
| 2003 | 400,435 Persons | +123.5% |
| 2004 | 375,725 Persons | -6.2% |
| 2005 | 262,969 Persons | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 233,406 Persons | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 490,824 Persons | +110.3% |
| 2008 | 454,858 Persons | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 382,835 Persons | -15.8% |
| 2010 | 408,199 Persons | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 335,736 Persons | -17.8% |
| 2012 | 282,774 Persons | -15.8% |
| 2013 | 225,359 Persons | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 188,772 Persons | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 177,819 Persons | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 186,311 Persons | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 228,881 Persons | +22.8% |
| 2018 | 215,592 Persons | -5.8% |
| 2019 | 210,758 Persons | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 126,576 Persons | -39.9% |
| 2021 | 224,147 Persons | +77.1% |
| 2022 | 311,475 Persons | +39.0% |
| 2023 | 325,601 Persons | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 310,527 Persons | -4.6% |
| 2025 | 330,912 Persons | +6.6% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 330,912 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38,454 Persons, 8.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Italy's 330,912 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 40,064 Persons, 8.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International migration: Regions Net international migration 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +123.5% | 179,146 Persons | 400,435 Persons |
| 2007 | +110.3% | 233,406 Persons | 490,824 Persons |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 347,525 Persons | 179,146 Persons | 490,824 Persons | 8 |
| 2010s | 246,020 Persons | 177,819 Persons | 408,199 Persons | 10 |
| 2020s | 271,540 Persons | 126,576 Persons | 330,912 Persons | 6 |
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 international migration flows - regions — net international migration in Italy?
- International migration flows - regions — net international migration in Italy was 330,912 Persons in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 490,824 Persons in 2007.
- What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — net international migration recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 126,576 Persons in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for international migration flows - regions — net international migration?
- Italy ranks 2nd out of 19 countries with data for 2025.
- Is international migration flows - regions — net international migration rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 86.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — Net international migration (inflows minus outflows). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.