Net migration by age and sex in Italy

Italy: Net migration by age and sex was 262,680 Number in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
262,680 Number
Change on year
down 6.6%
World rank
3rd
of 41 countries
All-time high
281,220 Number
in 2023
All-time low
87,642 Number
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Net migration by age and sex in Italy, 2013–2024

100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k300.0k2013201820242013: 181.7k Number2014: 141.3k Number2015: 133.1k Number2016: 143.8k Number2017: 188.3k Number2018: 175.4k Number2019: 153.3k Number2020: 87.6k Number2021: 160.1k Number2022: 260.8k Number2023: 281.2k Number2024: 262.7k Number

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Number.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration by age and sex in Italy is 262,680 Number, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 6.6% on the previous year and up 85.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration by age and sex in Italy peaked at 281,220 Number in 2023 and was at its lowest, 87,642 Number, in 2020.

Italy ranks 3rd of 41 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

Net migration by age and sex in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Net migration by age and sex in Italy, 2013 to 2024.
Year Number Change
2013 181,719 Number —
2014 141,303 Number -22.2%
2015 133,123 Number -5.8%
2016 143,758 Number +8.0%
2017 188,330 Number +31.0%
2018 175,364 Number -6.9%
2019 153,273 Number -12.6%
2020 87,642 Number -42.8%
2021 160,054 Number +82.6%
2022 260,796 Number +62.9%
2023 281,220 Number +7.8%
2024 262,680 Number -6.6%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 262,680 Number is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 35,531 Number, 7.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 262,680 Number is above the median for high income countries, which is 35,531 Number, 7.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 159,553 Number 133,123 Number 188,330 Number 7
2020s 210,478 Number 87,642 Number 281,220 Number 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 1 Spain 626,268 Number compare
  2. 2 Germany 494,274 Number compare
  3. 4 France 175,393 Number compare
  4. 5 Portugal 155,701 Number compare
  5. 6 Netherlands 117,627 Number compare
  6. 6 Netherlands 117,627 Number compare

See the full ranking of 42 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration by age and sex in Italy?
Net migration by age and sex in Italy was 262,680 Number in 2024, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest net migration by age and sex recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 281,220 Number in 2023.
What is the lowest net migration by age and sex recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 87,642 Number in 2020.
How does Italy rank for net migration by age and sex?
Italy ranks 3rd out of 41 countries with data for 2024.
Is net migration by age and sex rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 85.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Net migration by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net migration by age and sex
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
42 places, 500 data points, 2013–2024
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