Net migration metrics in Italy
Italy: Net migration metrics was 150,189 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
150,189
Change on year
down 35.0%
World rank
17th
of 236 countries
All-time high
502,750
in 1994
All-time low
-460,287
in 1995
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Italy, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration metrics in Italy is 150,189, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 35.0% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Italy peaked at 502,750 in 1994 and was at its lowest, -460,287, in 1995.
Italy ranks 17th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -27,539 | — |
| 1951 | -98,764 | +258.6% |
| 1952 | -129,937 | +31.6% |
| 1953 | 170,309 | -231.1% |
| 1954 | -132,801 | -178.0% |
| 1955 | -137,146 | +3.3% |
| 1956 | -139,157 | +1.5% |
| 1957 | -140,591 | +1.0% |
| 1958 | -146,971 | +4.5% |
| 1959 | -145,199 | -1.2% |
| 1960 | -140,765 | -3.1% |
| 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% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 150,189 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,173, 29.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Italy's 150,189 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053, 29.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -92,780 | -146,971 | 170,309 | 10 |
| 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 | 156,006 | 85,281 | 231,228 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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- 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)
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- 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 net migration metrics in Italy?
- Net migration metrics in Italy was 150,189 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 502,750 in 1994.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was -460,287 in 1995.
- How does Italy rank for net migration metrics?
- Italy ranks 17th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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