Migrant populations in Italy
Italy: Migrant populations was 6.55 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
6.55 million
World rank
12th
of 228 countries
All-time high
6.55 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.53 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Italy, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in Italy stood at 6.55 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Italy peaked at 6.55 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.53 million, in 1990.
That places Italy 12th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.53 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.81 million | +18.4% |
| 2000 | 2.14 million | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 3.29 million | +53.3% |
| 2010 | 4.72 million | +43.6% |
| 2015 | 5.51 million | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 6.22 million | +13.0% |
| 2024 | 6.55 million | +5.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 6.55 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 19.6× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Italy's 6.55 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 15.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.67 million | 1.53 million | 1.81 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.71 million | 2.14 million | 3.29 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.11 million | 4.72 million | 5.51 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.39 million | 6.22 million | 6.55 million | 2 |
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 migrant populations in Italy?
- Migrant populations in Italy was 6.55 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 6.55 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.53 million in 1990.
- How does Italy rank for migrant populations?
- Italy ranks 12th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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