Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy

Italy: Deaths and disappearances during migration was 311 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
311
Change on year
down 29.3%
World rank
10th
of 68 countries
All-time high
440
in 2023
All-time low
20
in 2018
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy, 2014–2024

01002003004002014201920242014: 1382015: 612016: 2322017: 822018: 202019: 632020: 272021: 592022: 1122023: 4402024: 311

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy stood at 311.

The figure is down 29.3% on the previous year and up 125.4% 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 10th out of 68 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 99.33 20 232 6
2020s 189.8 27 440 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy?
Deaths and disappearances during migration in Italy was 311 in 2024, 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 10th out of 68 countries with data for 2024.
Is deaths and disappearances during migration rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 125.4%. 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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About this data

Indicator
Deaths and disappearances during migration
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
68 places, 576 data points, 2014–2024
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