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OPERATIONAL CONTEXTUNHCR’s Office in Italy is a multi-Country office responsible for Italy, San Marino, the Holy See, Cyprus and Malta. Italy plays an important role in refugee protection in Europe, remaining one of the major points of arrival for persons seeking protection in Europe, mostly arriving by sea, via the Mediterranean.
In 2024, 66.617 migrants and refugees originating from 57 countries arrived in Italy by sea and Italy received almost 50% of all sea arrivals to Southern Europe through the Mediterranean Sea. In 2025, sea arrivals to Italy were recorded at 66.316, remaining stable compared to 2024. The primary countries of origin for these arrivals included Bangladesh, Egypt and Eritrea.
The number of asylum applications lodged in Italy rose, in 2024, to the record number of nearly 159.000, dropp...