Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy
Italy: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 160 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
160
Change on year
down 50.3%
World rank
12th
of 76 countries
All-time high
440
in 2023
All-time low
20
in 2018
Years of data
12
2014–2025
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy, 2014–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy stood at 160.
The figure is down 50.3% on the previous year and up 162.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy peaked at 440 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20, in 2018.
That places Italy 12th out of 76 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.
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 138 | — |
| 2015 | 61 | -55.8% |
| 2016 | 232 | +280.3% |
| 2017 | 82 | -64.7% |
| 2018 | 20 | -75.6% |
| 2019 | 63 | +215.0% |
| 2020 | 27 | -57.1% |
| 2021 | 59 | +118.5% |
| 2022 | 112 | +89.8% |
| 2023 | 440 | +292.9% |
| 2024 | 322 | -26.8% |
| 2025 | 160 | -50.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 160 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.5, 21.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Italy's 160 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9, 17.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 99.33 | 20 | 232 | 6 |
| 2020s | 186.67 | 27 | 440 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy?
- Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy was 160 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 440 in 2023.
- What is the lowest deaths and disappearances during migration recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 in 2018.
- How does Italy rank for deaths and disappearances during migration?
- Italy ranks 12th out of 76 countries with data for 2025.
- Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 162.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths and disappearances during migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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