The number of foreign residents in Turin, an industrial hub in northern Italy, reached 16,1% of the total population in 2024. The data comes from the Interinstitutional Observatory on foreign people in the metropolitan area, released this Tuesday (16).
Last year, the city registered an increase of 3.591 foreigners. This is the largest increase in a decade. During the same period, the Italian population fell by 1.565 people.
Main nationalities
Romania remains the country with the largest number of citizens residing in Turin, followed by Morocco, Peru, China, and Egypt. The presence of citizens from Bangladesh and Pakistan has also grown, driven by family reunions and job opportunities.
Among the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of foreigners are Barriera di Milano and Falchera, where 20,6% of this population lives. Moroccans, Chinese, and Egyptians are particularly prominent in these areas. Peruvians, on the other hand, prefer District 3, which includes the neighborhoods of San Paolo, Cenisia, and Pozzo Strada. Romanians are concentrated in Borgo Vittoria and Lucento.
Age profile
The average age of foreigners is low. Egyptians, Nigerians, and Bangladeshis are under 30 years old on average. In the case of Iranians and Chinese, the average age is below 35. Albanians and Peruvians have an average age of 37. Moroccans and Romanians, 38 years.
Despite the generally young profile, the proportion of people over 65 has also grown and now represents 6% of the foreign population in Turin.
Decline in birth rate
The report points to a continuous decline in the birth rate. In just over 20 years, the rate has dropped from 22 to 8 births per thousand inhabitants in the metropolitan area.
Challenges of integration
The 27th edition of the report highlighted "the challenges of stabilization" as its central theme. The study was prepared with the participation of the Metropolitan Prefecture, Piedmont Region, from the University of Turin, the local City Hall and the Ires Piemonte institute.
Among the main obstacles faced by foreigners are access to housing and the job market.
According to Professor Roberta Ricucci of the University of Turin, stability also depends on qualified opportunities. "Often, young foreigners are quickly integrated into the job market without their talents being considered," she stated.
