Net migration in Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands: Net migration was -963 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Northern Mariana Islands, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Northern Mariana Islands recorded -963 for net migration in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Northern Mariana Islands peaked at 3,801 in 1996 and was at its lowest, -3,050, in 2007.
That places Northern Mariana Islands 106th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | -172.1 | -909 | 86 | 10 |
| 1970s | 235.5 | -147 | 964 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,015 | 1,497 | 2,162 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,324 | -661 | 3,801 | 10 |
| 2000s | -2,636 | -3,050 | -950 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1,505 | -1,587 | -1,309 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,143 | -1,373 | -755 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Northern Mariana Islands
- 103 Djibouti -581 compare
- 104 Sao Tome and Principe -650 compare
- 105 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -714 compare
- 107 Suriname -967 compare
- 108 American Samoa -1,051 compare
- 109 Iraq -1,064 compare
More financial sector data for Northern Mariana Islands
- Official exchange rate 1 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- GDP deflator: linked series 134.81 base year varies by country (2022)
- Inflation, GDP deflator: linked series 2.8% (2022)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) 61.54 per 100,000 adults (2019)
- International migrant stock 49.7% (2024)
- International migrant stock, total 22,000 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Net migration in Northern Mariana Islands was -963 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,801 in 1996.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Northern Mariana Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was -3,050 in 2007.
- How does Northern Mariana Islands rank for net migration?
- Northern Mariana Islands ranks 106th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Northern Mariana Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern Mariana Islands 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.