Net migration in Early-demographic dividend

Early-demographic dividend: Net migration was -3.03 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-3.03 million
Change on year
down 3.9%
All-time high
1.92 million
in 1981
All-time low
-5.25 million
in 2016
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Early-demographic dividend, 1960–2025

-6.0M-4.0M-2.0M02.0M196019922025

Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

In 2025, net migration in Early-demographic dividend stood at -3.03 million.

That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 16.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Early-demographic dividend peaked at 1.92 million in 1981 and was at its lowest, -5.25 million, in 2016.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -457,696 -1.22 million 137,395 10
1970s -936,342 -1.65 million -428,134 10
1980s -33,296 -582,510 1.92 million 10
1990s -1.28 million -4.22 million 970,041 10
2000s -2.66 million -4.42 million -1.65 million 10
2010s -4.06 million -5.25 million -2.32 million 10
2020s -2.49 million -3.03 million -1.73 million 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Early-demographic dividend?
Net migration in Early-demographic dividend was -3.03 million in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Early-demographic dividend?
The highest recorded value was 1.92 million in 1981.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Early-demographic dividend?
The lowest recorded value was -5.25 million in 2016.
Is net migration rising or falling in Early-demographic dividend?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Early-demographic dividend data come from?
The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.