Net migration in Kenya
Kenya: Net migration was -27,330 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Kenya, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration in Kenya is -27,330, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 38.2% on the previous year and up 71.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Kenya peaked at 55,052 in 2001 and was at its lowest, -115,436, in 2018.
That places Kenya 179th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,716 | 369 | 8,524 | 10 |
| 1970s | -56,318 | -90,990 | -13,064 | 10 |
| 1980s | -38,728 | -53,183 | -23,905 | 10 |
| 1990s | -53,444 | -80,443 | -11,338 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,307 | -11,495 | 55,052 | 10 |
| 2010s | -61,063 | -115,436 | -21,069 | 10 |
| 2020s | -22,797 | -52,552 | -10,003 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More financial sector data for Kenya
- Official exchange rate 129.3 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 4.03 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 7.15 trillion current LCU (2023)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 29.7% (2024)
- Broad money 37.6% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 796.06 billion current LCU (2023)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 31.8% (2023)
- Domestic credit to private sector 31.8% (2023)
- Claims on central government, etc. 22.4% (2023)
- Claims on central government 4.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Kenya?
- Net migration in Kenya was -27,330 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 55,052 in 2001.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was -115,436 in 2018.
- How does Kenya rank for net migration?
- Kenya ranks 179th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 71.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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
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.