If you're thinking of applying for Italian citizenship, you're far from alone. Here's what the latest data tells us about new citizens and where they come from.
Clare Speak - clare.speak@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 23 Jan 2026 12:30 CET
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Hundreds of thousands of people successfully apply for Italian citizenship every year. Photo by Frederic Christian on Unsplash
If you're thinking of applying for Italian citizenship, you're far from alone. Here's what the latest data tells us about new citizens and where they come from.
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