Net migration in Egypt

Egypt: Net migration was -57,305 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-57,305
Change on year
down 146.3%
World rank
196th
of 215 countries
All-time high
406,994
in 1990
All-time low
-194,100
in 2010
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Egypt, 1960–2025

-200.0k0200.0k400.0k196019922025

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

Analysis

In 2025, net migration in Egypt stood at -57,305.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 146.3% on the previous year and up 70.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Egypt peaked at 406,994 in 1990 and was at its lowest, -194,100, in 2010.

Egypt ranks 196th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 11,814 -6,703 25,696 10
1970s -65,276 -115,544 -35,064 10
1980s 62,932 738 129,242 10
1990s 34,768 -45,599 406,994 10
2000s -64,915 -192,199 27,873 10
2010s -35,012 -194,100 130,305 10
2020s 66,245 -57,305 305,006 6

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  5. 198 Afghanistan -74,404 compare
  6. 199 Venezuela -100,467 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Egypt?
Net migration in Egypt was -57,305 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Egypt?
The highest recorded value was 406,994 in 1990.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Egypt?
The lowest recorded value was -194,100 in 2010.
How does Egypt rank for net migration?
Egypt ranks 196th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Egypt?
Over the last ten years it is up 70.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Egypt 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.