Net migration in Tajikistan

Tajikistan: Net migration was -21,606 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-21,606
Change on year
down 1.7%
World rank
171st
of 215 countries
All-time high
10,323
in 1968
All-time low
-119,621
in 1998
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in Tajikistan, 1960–2025

-100.0k-50.0k0196019922025

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

Analysis

Tajikistan recorded -21,606 for net migration in 2025.

The figure is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 182.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in Tajikistan peaked at 10,323 in 1968 and was at its lowest, -119,621, in 1998.

That places Tajikistan 171st 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6,738 2,457 10,323 10
1970s 5,360 -1,703 7,999 10
1980s -6,564 -53,020 9,923 10
1990s -71,035 -119,621 -29,553 10
2000s -26,461 -36,677 -13,871 10
2010s -14,209 -33,733 -4,093 10
2020s -14,495 -21,606 -3,564 6

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  5. 173 Palestine -23,156 compare
  6. 174 El Salvador -23,934 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in Tajikistan?
Net migration in Tajikistan was -21,606 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in Tajikistan?
The highest recorded value was 10,323 in 1968.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in Tajikistan?
The lowest recorded value was -119,621 in 1998.
How does Tajikistan rank for net migration?
Tajikistan ranks 171st out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in Tajikistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 182.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tajikistan 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.