Over 129 thousand young Italians have returned from abroad in the last five years, with a strong growth trend compared to 2011. The data from the Focus of Fondazione Studi Consulenti del Lavoro “The return of young people from abroad: numbers and trends” describe «a consolidating trend: returns to Italy per 100 transfers abroad were 26 in the 2011-2015 five-year period, became 31 in the following one, reaching 40 between 2021 and 2025». The data concerns young people between 18 and 39 years old who decided to return to Italy after an experience abroad.
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«A small army that makes noise»
The focus describes them as «a small army that does not make noise». The average age for returning is 29.6 years: mature young people who have probably decided to repatriate after a period of training or professional experience. According to a survey on a sample of Italians abroad, 41.5% indicate these reasons as the basis for the decision to move abroad.
Over 31% of returns to the South
Surprisingly, among the destinations of young brains returning to Italy, the South is not at all lagging behind, with 31.7% of returns. The decision to return to Italy often goes beyond mere salary considerations, embracing a broader dimension of personal well-being.
37% found work only after returning to Italy
Although the majority of returnees already had job security upon return, as many as 37% found work only after returning to Italy. And looking back, those who decided to repatriate do not regret the choice: more than 70% say they are more satisfied with their personal situation; while 53.5% consider their professional situation equal or better.
The majority of returns from Germany and the United Kingdom
Looking at the geography of returns, it emerges that most come from Germany and the United Kingdom, with 42 returns per 100 expatriates, well above the European average of 32.5.
