Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Italy

Italy: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -35.05 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-35.05 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 174.6%
World rank
180th
of 236 countries
All-time high
593.39 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-437.27 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
71
1951–2023

Net migration, annual growth rate in Italy, 1951–2023

-500-2500250500195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, net migration, annual growth rate in Italy stood at -35.05 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 174.6% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Italy peaked at 593.39 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -437.27 % change on previous year, in 1982.

Italy ranks 180th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Italy, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -258.63 % change on previous year —
1952 -31.56 % change on previous year -87.8%
1953 231.07 % change on previous year -832.1%
1954 -177.98 % change on previous year -177.0%
1955 -3.27 % change on previous year -98.2%
1956 -1.47 % change on previous year -55.2%
1957 -1.03 % change on previous year -29.7%
1958 -4.54 % change on previous year +340.4%
1959 1.21 % change on previous year -126.6%
1960 3.05 % change on previous year +153.3%
1961 7.82 % change on previous year +156.0%
1962 80.09 % change on previous year +924.5%
1963 -9.13 % change on previous year -111.4%
1964 2.94 % change on previous year -132.3%
1965 -32.52 % change on previous year -1204.7%
1966 2.52 % change on previous year -107.8%
1967 -7.47 % change on previous year -396.0%
1968 -32 % change on previous year +328.5%
1969 9.58 % change on previous year -129.9%
1970 -37.2 % change on previous year -488.4%
1971 5.77 % change on previous year -115.5%
1972 173.66 % change on previous year +2910.3%
1973 -3.59 % change on previous year -102.1%
1974 2.06 % change on previous year -157.2%
1975 1.33 % change on previous year -35.4%
1976 -5.03 % change on previous year -479.0%
1977 3.33 % change on previous year -166.2%
1978 3.99 % change on previous year +19.9%
1979 -2.95 % change on previous year -173.9%
1980 593.39 % change on previous year -20230.4%
1981 -97.57 % change on previous year -116.4%
1982 -437.27 % change on previous year +348.2%
1983 84.59 % change on previous year -119.3%
1984 105.44 % change on previous year +24.6%
1986 -189.8 % change on previous year -280.0%
1987 226.09 % change on previous year -219.1%
1988 137.1 % change on previous year -39.4%
1989 5.32 % change on previous year -96.1%
1990 80.74 % change on previous year +1417.7%
1991 -44.16 % change on previous year -154.7%
1992 162.4 % change on previous year -467.7%
1993 -53 % change on previous year -132.6%
1995 -191.55 % change on previous year +261.4%
1996 111.61 % change on previous year -158.3%
1997 -5.45 % change on previous year -104.9%
1998 34.52 % change on previous year -733.8%
1999 -19.98 % change on previous year -157.9%
2000 3.05 % change on previous year -115.3%
2001 -12.77 % change on previous year -518.7%
2002 357.76 % change on previous year -2900.6%
2003 113.78 % change on previous year -68.2%
2004 -12.66 % change on previous year -111.1%
2005 -38.11 % change on previous year +200.9%
2006 -16.51 % change on previous year -56.7%
2007 129.22 % change on previous year -882.7%
2008 -14.66 % change on previous year -111.3%
2009 -32.86 % change on previous year +124.2%
2010 -3.27 % change on previous year -90.0%
2011 -27.64 % change on previous year +744.1%
2012 27.19 % change on previous year -198.4%
2013 -37.4 % change on previous year -237.5%
2014 -66.68 % change on previous year +78.3%
2015 -25.23 % change on previous year -62.2%
2016 114.7 % change on previous year -554.6%
2017 12.51 % change on previous year -89.1%
2018 -12.05 % change on previous year -196.3%
2019 -44.27 % change on previous year +267.6%
2020 82.87 % change on previous year -287.2%
2021 84.48 % change on previous year +1.9%
2022 46.97 % change on previous year -44.4%
2023 -35.05 % change on previous year -174.6%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's -35.05 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year, 5.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • Italy's -35.05 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year, 93% of the median. (56 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) 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.

YearChange FromTo
1980 +20230.4% -2.95 % change on previous year 593.39 % change on previous year
1972 +2910.3% 5.77 % change on previous year 173.66 % change on previous year
2002 +2900.6% -12.77 % change on previous year 357.76 % change on previous year
1990 +1417.7% 5.32 % change on previous year 80.74 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -27.36 % change on previous year -258.63 % change on previous year 231.07 % change on previous year 9
1960s 2.49 % change on previous year -32.52 % change on previous year 80.09 % change on previous year 10
1970s 14.14 % change on previous year -37.2 % change on previous year 173.66 % change on previous year 10
1980s 47.48 % change on previous year -437.27 % change on previous year 593.39 % change on previous year 9
1990s 8.35 % change on previous year -191.55 % change on previous year 162.4 % change on previous year 9
2000s 47.62 % change on previous year -38.11 % change on previous year 357.76 % change on previous year 10
2010s -6.21 % change on previous year -66.68 % change on previous year 114.7 % change on previous year 10
2020s 44.82 % change on previous year -35.05 % change on previous year 84.48 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 177 Iceland -29.15 % change on previous year compare
  2. 178 Taiwan -31.48 % change on previous year compare
  3. 179 Iran -35.01 % change on previous year compare
  4. 181 Netherlands -35.6 % change on previous year compare
  5. 182 Finland -36.78 % change on previous year compare
  6. 183 Lithuania -37.68 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Italy?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Italy was -35.05 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 593.39 % change on previous year in 1980.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was -437.27 % change on previous year in 1982.
How does Italy rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Italy ranks 180th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 16,370 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.