Net migration (UNICEF) in Italy
Italy: Net migration was 75,448 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
75,448
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
12th
of 74 countries
All-time high
502,750
in 1994
All-time low
-460,287
in 1995
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Italy, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Italy recorded 75,448 for net migration in 2025.
The figure is down 20.8% on the previous year and up 91.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Italy peaked at 502,750 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -460,287, in 1995.
That places Italy 12th out of 74 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -140,765 | — |
| 1961 | -129,761 | -7.8% |
| 1962 | -25,840 | -80.1% |
| 1963 | -28,198 | +9.1% |
| 1964 | -27,368 | -2.9% |
| 1965 | -36,267 | +32.5% |
| 1966 | -35,352 | -2.5% |
| 1967 | -37,992 | +7.5% |
| 1968 | -50,149 | +32.0% |
| 1969 | -45,346 | -9.6% |
| 1970 | -62,216 | +37.2% |
| 1971 | -58,627 | -5.8% |
| 1972 | 43,182 | -173.7% |
| 1973 | 41,631 | -3.6% |
| 1974 | 42,487 | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 43,051 | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 40,885 | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 42,246 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 43,932 | +4.0% |
| 1979 | 42,637 | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 295,642 | +593.4% |
| 1981 | 7,182 | -97.6% |
| 1982 | -24,223 | -437.3% |
| 1983 | -3,733 | -84.6% |
| 1984 | 203 | -105.4% |
| 1985 | 6,911 | +3304.4% |
| 1986 | -6,206 | -189.8% |
| 1987 | 7,825 | -226.1% |
| 1988 | 18,553 | +137.1% |
| 1989 | 19,540 | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 35,317 | +80.7% |
| 1991 | 19,721 | -44.2% |
| 1992 | 51,747 | +162.4% |
| 1993 | 24,321 | -53.0% |
| 1994 | 502,750 | +1967.1% |
| 1995 | -460,287 | -191.6% |
| 1996 | 53,450 | -111.6% |
| 1997 | 50,539 | -5.4% |
| 1998 | 67,985 | +34.5% |
| 1999 | 54,405 | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 56,065 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 48,903 | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 223,861 | +357.8% |
| 2003 | 478,578 | +113.8% |
| 2004 | 417,970 | -12.7% |
| 2005 | 258,702 | -38.1% |
| 2006 | 215,995 | -16.5% |
| 2007 | 495,092 | +129.2% |
| 2008 | 422,534 | -14.7% |
| 2009 | 283,676 | -32.9% |
| 2010 | 274,387 | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 198,544 | -27.6% |
| 2012 | 252,524 | +27.2% |
| 2013 | 158,090 | -37.4% |
| 2014 | 52,679 | -66.7% |
| 2015 | 39,389 | -25.2% |
| 2016 | 84,568 | +114.7% |
| 2017 | 95,147 | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 83,686 | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 46,634 | -44.3% |
| 2020 | 85,281 | +82.9% |
| 2021 | 157,327 | +84.5% |
| 2022 | 231,228 | +47.0% |
| 2023 | 150,189 | -35.0% |
| 2024 | 95,246 | -36.6% |
| 2025 | 75,448 | -20.8% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 75,448 is above the median for high income countries, which is 9,502, 7.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Italy's 75,448 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158, 477.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +3304.4% | 203 | 6,911 |
| 1994 | +1967.1% | 24,321 | 502,750 |
| 1980 | +593.4% | 42,637 | 295,642 |
| 1982 | -437.3% | 7,182 | -24,223 |
| 2002 | +357.8% | 48,903 | 223,861 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -55,704 | -140,765 | -25,840 | 10 |
| 1970s | 21,921 | -62,216 | 43,932 | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,169 | -24,223 | 295,642 | 10 |
| 1990s | 39,995 | -460,287 | 502,750 | 10 |
| 2000s | 290,138 | 48,903 | 495,092 | 10 |
| 2010s | 128,565 | 39,389 | 274,387 | 10 |
| 2020s | 132,453 | 75,448 | 231,228 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More population data for Italy
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 52,250 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5615 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.26 million people (2100)
- Population density 119.63 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3246 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Italy?
- Net migration in Italy was 75,448 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 502,750 in 1994.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -460,287 in 1995.
- How does Italy rank for net migration?
- Italy ranks 12th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 91.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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