Net migration in Philippines
Philippines: Net migration was -149,315 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Philippines, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Philippines stood at -149,315.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 61.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Philippines peaked at 178,274 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -566,647, in 2006.
That places Philippines 204th 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 | -154,672 | -162,127 | -143,597 | 10 |
| 1970s | -235,723 | -344,674 | -115,730 | 10 |
| 1980s | -122,613 | -235,884 | -10,229 | 10 |
| 1990s | -154,577 | -413,300 | 178,274 | 10 |
| 2000s | -285,327 | -566,647 | -33,868 | 10 |
| 2010s | -167,907 | -390,702 | 95,702 | 10 |
| 2020s | -137,988 | -221,754 | -47,014 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More financial sector data for Philippines
- Official exchange rate 57.51 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.33 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 22.68 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 52.1% (2025)
- Broad money 85.9% (2022)
- Net foreign assets 7.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 52.1% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 52.1% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 32.6% (2025)
- Claims on central government 3.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Philippines?
- Net migration in Philippines was -149,315 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 178,274 in 1998.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was -566,647 in 2006.
- How does Philippines rank for net migration?
- Philippines ranks 204th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.