Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Italy
Italy: Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth was 72.0% in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
72.0%
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
21st
of 32 countries
All-time high
72.2%
in 2009
All-time low
62.6%
in 2020
Years of data
18
2008–2025
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Italy, 2008–2025
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage of total recent immigrants.
Analysis
Italy recorded 72.0% for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in 2025.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Italy peaked at 72.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 62.6%, in 2020.
That places Italy 21st out of 32 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Italy, year by year
| Year | Percentage of total recent immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 66.4% | — |
| 2009 | 72.2% | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 70.5% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 70.4% | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 68.5% | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 69.3% | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 66.4% | -4.2% |
| 2015 | 64.9% | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 65.2% | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 62.8% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 63.5% | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 65.9% | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 62.6% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 65.3% | +4.3% |
| 2022 | 68.1% | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 70.8% | +4.0% |
| 2024 | 69.9% | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 72.0% | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 69.3% | 66.4% | 72.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 66.7% | 62.8% | 70.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 68.1% | 62.6% | 72.0% | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Italy
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.6708 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6794 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 10,422 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 35,377 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Italy?
- Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth in Italy was 72.0% in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 72.2% in 2009.
- What is the lowest recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.6% in 2020.
- How does Italy rank for recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth?
- Italy ranks 21st out of 32 countries with data for 2025.
- Is recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Recent immigrants in the labour force by country of birth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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