Italians Abroad: Here are the countries with the largest communities, Argentina first

The mobility of Italians around the world is a historical phenomenon that continues to grow. But where do Italians live abroad? According to the most recent data from theAIR (Registry of Italians Residing Abroad), over 6 million Italian citizens live permanently outside the national bordersA population that, if it were a region, would be the third largest in Italy after Lombardy and Lazio.

The countries with the largest number of Italians abroad

But which countries are home to the largest Italian communities? According to recent statistics, the record goes toArgentina, home to the world's largest Italian community. More than 900 citizens with Italian passports live here, but people of Italian descent number over 20 million, nearly half the country's population. The wave of immigration dates back primarily to the late 800th and early 900th centuries, when millions of Italians left the South in search of work and a better life.

La Germany It is, however, the most popular European destination. Today, it is home to over 850 Italians, many of whom arrived between the 50s and 70s to work in German industries. The cities with the largest concentrations are Berlin, Munich, and Stuttgart.

Following shortly after Switzerland (more than 600 thousand Italian residents) and France (approximately 450). Geographic proximity, job opportunities, and frequent connections have made these countries points of reference for those leaving Italy, particularly from the North and South-West.

Many Italians also in the United States and Brazil

Among the non-European destinations, the following stand out: United States (over 300 thousand Italians with citizenship) and the Brazil, which, with more than 500 Italian residents, maintains a very strong bond with our country. In both cases, these are consolidated communities, descendants of the great migrations of the late XNUMXth century. From Europe to South America, all the way to Oceania, the Italian presence abroad is not merely numerical: it is cultural, economic, and social. Italians around the world represent a global network that maintains strong ties with their homeland, helping to spread the language, cuisine, and "Made in Italy" brand everywhere.