Bahamas Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
Bahamas's Net Migration was 935 people in 2025, ranking #65 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Bahamas's Net Migration changed from 2.3K to 935 (-59.2%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in Bahamas changed by -6.7%, from 1K people in 2015 to 935 people in 2025.
Where is Bahamas?
Bahamas
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Bahamas
- Coordinates
- 25.03°, -77.40°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.3K people |
| 1961 | 2.5K people |
| 1962 | 2.7K people |
| 1963 | 2.8K people |
| 1964 | 2.1K people |
| 1965 | 2.5K people |
| 1966 | 2.8K people |
| 1967 | 3.1K people |
| 1968 | 3.4K people |
| 1969 | 3.1K people |
| 1970 | 1.5K people |
| 1971 | 825 people |
| 1972 | 296 people |
| 1973 | 125 people |
| 1974 | 164 people |
| 1975 | 323 people |
| 1976 | 490 people |
| 1977 | 586 people |
| 1978 | 563 people |
| 1979 | 484 people |
| 1980 | 367 people |
| 1981 | 125 people |
| 1982 | 160 people |
| 1983 | 243 people |
| 1984 | 302 people |
| 1985 | 469 people |
| 1986 | 389 people |
| 1987 | 326 people |
| 1988 | 413 people |
| 1989 | 523 people |
| 1990 | 241 people |
| 1991 | 412 people |
| 1992 | 433 people |
| 1993 | 445 people |
| 1994 | 454 people |
| 1995 | 460 people |
| 1996 | 454 people |
| 1997 | 445 people |
| 1998 | 437 people |
| 1999 | 418 people |
| 2000 | 845 people |
| 2001 | 290 people |
| 2002 | 636 people |
| 2003 | 949 people |
| 2004 | 1K people |
| 2005 | 804 people |
| 2006 | 1.7K people |
| 2007 | 1.7K people |
| 2008 | 1.5K people |
| 2009 | 1.6K people |
| 2010 | 1.9K people |
| 2011 | 1.4K people |
| 2012 | 1K people |
| 2013 | 1K people |
| 2014 | 1K people |
| 2015 | 1K people |
| 2016 | 1K people |
| 2017 | 1K people |
| 2018 | 1K people |
| 2019 | 1K people |
| 2020 | 0 people |
| 2021 | 481 people |
| 2022 | 1K people |
| 2023 | 1K people |
| 2024 | 1K people |
| 2025 | 935 people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
Bahamas is ranked just above Cayman Islands (888 people) and just below Costa Rica (1K people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 65 | Bahamas | 935 people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahamas's Net Migration was 935 people in 2025, ranking #65 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Bahamas's Net Migration changed from 2.3K to 935 (-59.2%).
Net Migration figures for Bahamas are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.