Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy
Italy: Refugee population by country or territory of origin was 266 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy, 1994–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy stood at 266. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 285.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy peaked at 266 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 36, in 2001.
Italy ranks 131st of 205 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 145 | — |
| 1995 | 120 | -17.2% |
| 1996 | 109 | -9.2% |
| 1997 | 112 | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 76 | -32.1% |
| 1999 | 49 | -35.5% |
| 2000 | 46 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 36 | -21.7% |
| 2002 | 223 | +519.4% |
| 2003 | 208 | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 192 | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 219 | +14.1% |
| 2006 | 106 | -51.6% |
| 2007 | 84 | -20.8% |
| 2008 | 57 | -32.1% |
| 2009 | 42 | -26.3% |
| 2010 | 45 | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 57 | +26.7% |
| 2012 | 65 | +14.0% |
| 2013 | 64 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 63 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 69 | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 49 | -29.0% |
| 2017 | 52 | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 69 | +32.7% |
| 2019 | 76 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 62 | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 61 | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 151 | +147.5% |
| 2023 | 124 | -17.9% |
| 2024 | 263 | +112.1% |
| 2025 | 266 | +1.1% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 266 is above the median for high income countries, which is 111, 2.4× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- Italy's 266 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 422, 63% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Refugee population by country or territory of origin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +519.4% | 36 | 223 |
| 2022 | +147.5% | 61 | 151 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101.83 | 49 | 145 | 6 |
| 2000s | 121.3 | 36 | 223 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.9 | 45 | 76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 154.5 | 61 | 266 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 129 Mauritius 283 compare
- 130 Bahrain 267 compare
- 132 North Korea 263 compare
- 133 United Arab Emirates 252 compare
- 134 Hong Kong 245 compare
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 refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin in Italy was 266 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 266 in 2025.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 36 in 2001.
- How does Italy rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin?
- Italy ranks 131st out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 285.5%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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