Net migration in Italy

Italy: Net migration was 75,448 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
75,448
Change on year
down 20.8%
World rank
19th
of 215 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

-400.0k-200.0k0200.0k400.0k600.0k196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

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.

Italy ranks 19th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 16 Netherlands 104,681 compare
  2. 17 Spain 96,630 compare
  3. 18 France 91,737 compare
  4. 20 South Korea 65,731 compare
  5. 21 Chile 51,712 compare
  6. 22 Sweden 47,079 compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Italy?
Net migration in Italy was 75,448 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
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 19th out of 215 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 World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.