India—Net Migration
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #216 of 217
Latest Value
-495,753
2025
YoY Change
+21.4%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#216
of 217 countries
Maximum
81,248
2016
Minimum
-1.4M
2022
Last
-495,753
Previous
-630,830
Highest
81,248
Lowest
-1.4M
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -495,753 | +21.4% |
| 2024 | -630,830 | +35.6% |
| 2023 | -979,179 | +27.7% |
| 2022 | -1.4M | -287.9% |
| 2021 | -348,916 | -372.7% |
| 2020 | -73,806 | +92.5% |
| 2019 | -978,969 | -66.0% |
| 2018 | -589,794 | -134.4% |
| 2017 | -251,642 | -409.7% |
| 2016 | 81,248 | +112.4% |
| 2015 | -655,085 | -188.2% |
| 2014 | -227,263 | -50.1% |
| 2013 | -151,372 | +23.9% |
| 2012 | -198,935 | +19.5% |
| 2011 | -247,017 | -385.3% |
| 2010 | -50,905 | +83.7% |
| 2009 | -312,905 | +69.3% |
| 2008 | -1.0M | +1.7% |
| 2007 | -1.0M | -203.1% |
| 2006 | -342,177 | +63.2% |
| 2005 | -929,454 | -349.8% |
| 2004 | -206,660 | +66.0% |
| 2003 | -606,970 | +17.1% |
| 2002 | -732,419 | -941.2% |
| 2001 | -70,346 | +51.1% |
| 2000 | -143,960 |
Top Countries — Net Migration
| # | Country | Value | 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 |
About This Indicator
Definition
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →