Countries with the Most Net Migration (2025)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2025
Net migration shows where people are moving to — and from. {#1} has the highest net migration at {#1_value}. Here are the top 25 destination countries.
Ukraine leads with net migration of 1.7M.
United States ranks #2 at 1.2M.
Syrian Arab Republic ranks #3 at 421,693.
United Kingdom ranks #4 at 389,911.
Canada ranks #5 at 326,204.
Top 25 Countries by Net Migration
| # | Country | Net Migration | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ukraine | 1.7M | 2025 |
| 2 |  United States | 1.2M | 2025 |
| 3 |  Syrian Arab Republic | 421,693 | 2025 |
| 4 |  United Kingdom | 389,911 | 2025 |
| 5 |  Canada | 326,204 | 2025 |
| 6 |  Sudan | 291,469 | 2025 |
| 7 |  Malaysia | 166,615 | 2025 |
| 8 |  United Arab Emirates | 158,634 | 2025 |
| 9 |  South Africa | 146,370 | 2025 |
| 10 |  Japan | 140,579 | 2025 |
| 11 |  Australia | 137,109 | 2025 |
| 12 |  Colombia | 129,139 | 2025 |
| 13 |  Saudi Arabia | 119,738 | 2025 |
| 14 |  Iran, Islamic Rep. | 116,786 | 2025 |
| 15 |  Oman | 113,734 | 2025 |
| 16 |  Netherlands | 104,681 | 2025 |
| 17 |  Spain | 96,630 | 2025 |
| 18 |  France | 91,737 | 2025 |
| 19 |  Italy | 75,448 | 2025 |
| 20 |  Korea, Rep. | 65,731 | 2025 |
| 21 |  Chile | 51,712 | 2025 |
| 22 |  Sweden | 47,079 | 2025 |
| 23 |  Kuwait | 42,775 | 2025 |
| 24 |  Switzerland | 37,253 | 2025 |
| 25 |  Qatar | 36,288 | 2025 |
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FAQ
What is the highest net migration in 2025?
Ukraine has the highest net migration at 1.7M in 2025.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 217 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.