International migrant stock, total in Italy

Italy: International migrant stock, total was 6.55 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
6.55 million
World rank
12th
of 215 countries
All-time high
6.55 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.53 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock, total in Italy, 1990–2024

2.0M4.0M6.0M1990200720241990: 1.5M1995: 1.8M2000: 2.1M2005: 3.3M2010: 4.7M2015: 5.5M2020: 6.2M2024: 6.6M

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock, total in Italy stood at 6.55 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 19.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Italy peaked at 6.55 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.53 million, in 1990.

That places Italy 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

International migrant stock, total in Italy, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock, total in Italy, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 1.53 million —
1995 1.81 million +18.4%
2000 2.14 million +18.4%
2005 3.29 million +53.3%
2010 4.72 million +43.6%
2015 5.51 million +16.7%
2020 6.22 million +13.0%
2024 6.55 million +5.3%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 6.55 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 19.6× the median. (84 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 6.55 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 15.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.67 million 1.53 million 1.81 million 2
2000s 2.71 million 2.14 million 3.29 million 2
2010s 5.11 million 4.72 million 5.51 million 2
2020s 6.39 million 6.22 million 6.55 million 2

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 9 Australia 8.11 million compare
  2. 10 Russia 7.61 million compare
  3. 11 Turkey 7.08 million compare
  4. 13 Jordan 5.28 million compare
  5. 14 Ukraine 5.06 million compare
  6. 15 India 4.80 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock, total in Italy?
International migrant stock, total in Italy was 6.55 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 6.55 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 1.53 million in 1990.
How does Italy rank for international migrant stock, total?
Italy ranks 12th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock, total
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 2,104 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.