In 2023, around 1.52 million Muslims lived in Italy. Almost 30 percent of them were represented by Moroccan citizens, with 417,000 people. Islam constitutes the first most common religion of foreigners nationwide. The second-largest religion among immigrants living in Italy is the Christian Orthodox one, considering the large Romanian community residing in the country.
Muslim citizens residing in Italy in 2023, by country of origin
The data does not consider immigrants with irregular status or not registered, nor foreigners who have acquired Italian citizenship. Instead, minors of any age, comprising infants, are included, assuming for them the same religious affiliation as compatriots. Figures were rounded.
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La Fondazione ISMU, & FrancoAngeli. (February 13, 2024). Muslim citizens residing in Italy in 2023, by country of origin [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 14, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/626049/resident-muslims-italy-by-country-of-origin/
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