Italy Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Italy's net migration was 75,448 in 2025, ranked 198th globally. This represents a 20.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Italy's net migration stood at 75,448 in 2025, a decline of +19,798 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51,966 by 2026. Italy ranked 198th globally.
Italy’s net migration has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a low of –140,765 in 1960 to a historic high of 502,750 in 1994 before plunging to a trough of –460,287 the following year. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 shows a modest inflow of 75,448, placing Italy at 198th globally and slightly above Korea’s 65,731 but below France’s 91,737. The post‑1990s volatility reflects the country’s shifting labor market, demographic pressures and policy responses to asylum flows, while the recent modest surplus suggests a gradual rebalancing as the economy recovers from the pandemic and the war‑induced migration surge in Europe. Continued economic growth, targeted integration measures and tighter border controls could sustain the positive net migration trend, whereas a slowdown or restrictive policies might reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -7,982 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 21,992 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 51,966 | - | - |
| 2025 | 75,448 | −19,798 | #198 |
| 2024 | 95,246 | −54,943 | #197 |
| 2023 | 150,189 | −81,039 | #199 |
| 2022 | 231,228 | +73,901 | #200 |
| 2021 | 157,327 | +72,046 | #204 |
| 2020 | 85,281 | +38,647 | #200 |
| 2019 | 46,634 | −37,052 | #186 |
| 2018 | 83,686 | −11,461 | #191 |
| 2017 | 95,147 | +10,579 | #194 |
| 2016 | 84,568 | +45,179 | #187 |
| 2015 | 39,389 | −13,290 | #185 |
| 2014 | 52,679 | −105,411 | #187 |
| 2013 | 158,090 | −94,434 | #201 |
| 2012 | 252,524 | +53,980 | #207 |
| 2011 | 198,544 | −75,843 | #204 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Italy matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1986. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italy's net migration was 75,448 in 2025. Ranked 198th globally. This represents a 20.8% decrease from the previous year.
Italy's net migration peaked at 502,750 in 1994.
The lowest net migration in Italy was -460,287 in 1995.
Italy ranks 198th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Italy's net migration is projected to reach 51,966 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Italy in 2025 was 75,448. This ranks 198th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_italy_net-migration,
title = {Italy Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/italy/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}