Net migration in Low income

Low income: Net migration was 160,831 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
160,831
Change on year
up 217.8%
All-time high
928,396
in 1992
All-time low
-2.43 million
in 2013
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Low income, 1960–2025

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

Analysis

Low income recorded 160,831 for net migration in 2025.

The figure is up 217.8% on the previous year and up 108.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Low income peaked at 928,396 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -2.43 million, in 2013.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -55,279 -100,977 -12,238 10
1970s -192,286 -663,889 448,702 10
1980s -720,999 -2.20 million 51,525 10
1990s -135,837 -1.37 million 928,396 10
2000s -369,185 -1.48 million 423,663 10
2010s -889,420 -2.43 million 576,306 10
2020s -86,880 -675,831 365,346 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Low income?
Net migration in Low income was 160,831 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Low income?
The highest recorded value was 928,396 in 1992.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Low income?
The lowest recorded value was -2.43 million in 2013.
Is net migration rising or falling in Low income?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Low income 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.