Asylum applications by state of procedure in Italy
Italy: Asylum applications by state of procedure was 2,148 Per million inhabitants in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2,148 Per million inhabitants
Change on year
down 16.2%
World rank
9th
of 40 countries
All-time high
2,563 Per million inhabitants
in 2024
All-time low
167 Per million inhabitants
in 2010
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Italy, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Per million inhabitants.
Analysis
Italy recorded 2,148 Per million inhabitants for asylum applications by state of procedure in 2025.
The figure is down 16.2% on the previous year and up 56.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, asylum applications by state of procedure in Italy peaked at 2,563 Per million inhabitants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 167 Per million inhabitants, in 2010.
That places Italy 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Asylum applications by state of procedure in Italy, year by year
| Year | Per million inhabitants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 509 Per million inhabitants | — |
| 2009 | 292 Per million inhabitants | -42.6% |
| 2010 | 167 Per million inhabitants | -42.8% |
| 2011 | 671 Per million inhabitants | +301.8% |
| 2012 | 285 Per million inhabitants | -57.5% |
| 2013 | 426 Per million inhabitants | +49.5% |
| 2014 | 1,055 Per million inhabitants | +147.7% |
| 2015 | 1,375 Per million inhabitants | +30.3% |
| 2016 | 2,016 Per million inhabitants | +46.6% |
| 2017 | 2,109 Per million inhabitants | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 892 Per million inhabitants | -57.7% |
| 2019 | 586 Per million inhabitants | -34.3% |
| 2020 | 359 Per million inhabitants | -38.7% |
| 2021 | 764 Per million inhabitants | +112.8% |
| 2022 | 1,308 Per million inhabitants | +71.2% |
| 2023 | 2,214 Per million inhabitants | +69.3% |
| 2024 | 2,563 Per million inhabitants | +15.8% |
| 2025 | 2,148 Per million inhabitants | -16.2% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 2,148 Per million inhabitants is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 2.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Italy's 2,148 Per million inhabitants is above the median for high income countries, which is 734 Per million inhabitants, 2.9× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 400.5 Per million inhabitants | 292 Per million inhabitants | 509 Per million inhabitants | 2 |
| 2010s | 958.2 Per million inhabitants | 167 Per million inhabitants | 2,109 Per million inhabitants | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,559 Per million inhabitants | 359 Per million inhabitants | 2,563 Per million inhabitants | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 6 Switzerland 2,573 Per million inhabitants compare
- 7 Ireland 2,385 Per million inhabitants compare
- 8 Belgium 2,314 Per million inhabitants compare
- 10 Liechtenstein 1,957 Per million inhabitants compare
- 11 Slovenia 1,861 Per million inhabitants compare
- 11 Slovenia 1,861 Per million inhabitants compare
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is asylum applications by state of procedure in Italy?
- Asylum applications by state of procedure in Italy was 2,148 Per million inhabitants in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 2,563 Per million inhabitants in 2024.
- What is the lowest asylum applications by state of procedure recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 167 Per million inhabitants in 2010.
- How does Italy rank for asylum applications by state of procedure?
- Italy ranks 9th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is asylum applications by state of procedure rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.2%. 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 applications by state of procedure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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