Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy

Italy: Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by was 985 Person in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
985 Person
Change on year
down 51.5%
World rank
9th
of 42 countries
All-time high
10,005 Person
in 2017
All-time low
305 Person
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025

Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy, 2008–2025

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2008201620252008: 575 Person2009: 420 Person2010: 305 Person2011: 825 Person2012: 970 Person2013: 805 Person2014: 2.5k Person2015: 4.1k Person2016: 6.0k Person2017: 10.0k Person2018: 3.9k Person2019: 660 Person2020: 520 Person2021: 1.5k Person2022: 1.7k Person2023: 2.2k Person2024: 2.0k Person2025: 985 Person

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Person.

Analysis

In 2025, asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy stood at 985 Person.

That represents a change of down 51.5% on the previous year and down 75.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy peaked at 10,005 Person in 2017 and was at its lowest, 305 Person, in 2010.

Italy ranks 9th of 42 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy, year by year

Annual values for Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by citizenship, age and sex - annual data in Italy, 2008 to 2025.
Year Person Change
2008 575 Person
2009 420 Person -27.0%
2010 305 Person -27.4%
2011 825 Person +170.5%
2012 970 Person +17.6%
2013 805 Person -17.0%
2014 2,505 Person +211.2%
2015 4,070 Person +62.5%
2016 6,020 Person +47.9%
2017 10,005 Person +66.2%
2018 3,885 Person -61.2%
2019 660 Person -83.0%
2020 520 Person -21.2%
2021 1,495 Person +187.5%
2022 1,655 Person +10.7%
2023 2,205 Person +33.2%
2024 2,030 Person -7.9%
2025 985 Person -51.5%

Italy compared with similar countries

  • Italy's 985 Person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 177.5 Person, 5.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
  • Italy's 985 Person is above the median for high income countries, which is 177.5 Person, 5.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 497.5 Person 420 Person 575 Person 2
2010s 3,005 Person 305 Person 10,005 Person 10
2020s 1,482 Person 520 Person 2,205 Person 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 6 Greece 2,945 Person compare
  2. 7 Switzerland 2,745 Person compare
  3. 8 Spain 1,005 Person compare
  4. 10 Belgium 920 Person compare
  5. 11 France 855 Person compare
  6. 12 Bulgaria 575 Person compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy?
Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by in Italy was 985 Person in 2025, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 10,005 Person in 2017.
What is the lowest asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 305 Person in 2010.
How does Italy rank for asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by?
Italy ranks 9th out of 42 countries with data for 2025.
Is asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 75.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy data come from?
The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by citizenship, age and sex - annual data. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Asylum applicants considered to be unaccompanied minors by citizenship, age and sex - annual data
Unit
Person
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
43 places, 740 data points, 2008–2025
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