Moving to Italy from Nauru

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to Italy — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Nauru to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Nauru to Italy, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 67% vs 2015

people born in Nauru live in Italy · UN DESA

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nauru to Italy.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
IT
42.5

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
IT
5.1t

Nauru performs better than Italy across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NR
9.3
IT
31.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NR
84.0%
IT
75.0%

Nauru generally does better on infrastructure, though Italy leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
IT
$52,700

Italy performs significantly better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
IT
3.2

Italy generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru and Italy. To live, work, or study long-term in Italy, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Italy's immigration authority.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Italy

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter Italy.
Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
Italy passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Italy?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Italy has 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Nauru across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Nauru?

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR IT
Population 9,811 61,095,551
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Euro (€)
Languages English, Nauru Catalan, Italian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112