Muslim immigration to Italy involves a significant population, mainly from Morocco, Albania, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. As of January 2023, approximately 1.5 million Muslims live in Italy, representing around 30% of the foreign population in the country. Most Muslims in Italy settle in economically stronger northern regions, but a smaller group resides in southern cities, including Naples. Naples has some mosques and prayer spaces, though its Muslim community is smaller than that of northern cities like Milan or Rome, which offer more economic opportunities and established integration resources.
The recent Mediterranean migration routes have also intensified, particularly from Tunisia to Italy, as Tunisia has become a new departure point for many migrants. While cities like Naples do see Muslim migrants, they are less central to Italian Muslim immigration patterns compared to northern urban centers, which play a larger role in Italy’s migration and integration policies.
