Sweden 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
Sweden's Net Migration was 47.1K people in 2025, ranking #22 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Sweden's Net Migration changed from 1.1K to 47.1K (4259.2%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in Sweden changed by -41.5%, from 80.5K people in 2015 to 47.1K people in 2025.
Where is Sweden?
Sweden
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Sweden
- Coordinates
- 62.00°, 15.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.1K people |
| 1961 | 14.4K people |
| 1962 | 9.6K people |
| 1963 | 11K people |
| 1964 | 23.6K people |
| 1965 | 32.4K people |
| 1966 | 24.9K people |
| 1967 | 11.1K people |
| 1968 | 8.5K people |
| 1969 | 48.8K people |
| 1970 | 47.2K people |
| 1971 | 2.3K people |
| 1972 | -13.5K people |
| 1973 | -9.6K people |
| 1974 | 9.2K people |
| 1975 | 16.6K people |
| 1976 | 20.3K people |
| 1977 | 23.5K people |
| 1978 | 13.8K people |
| 1979 | 13.9K people |
| 1980 | 10K people |
| 1981 | 3.2K people |
| 1982 | 2.5K people |
| 1983 | 2.1K people |
| 1984 | 8.7K people |
| 1985 | 11.5K people |
| 1986 | 15.2K people |
| 1987 | 21.3K people |
| 1988 | 30.1K people |
| 1989 | 44.6K people |
| 1990 | 35.7K people |
| 1991 | 25.3K people |
| 1992 | 20.5K people |
| 1993 | 32.7K people |
| 1994 | 51.5K people |
| 1995 | 11.6K people |
| 1996 | 5.8K people |
| 1997 | 6K people |
| 1998 | 11.3K people |
| 1999 | 13.9K people |
| 2000 | 24.9K people |
| 2001 | 28.9K people |
| 2002 | 31.4K people |
| 2003 | 29.2K people |
| 2004 | 25.8K people |
| 2005 | 27K people |
| 2006 | 51.7K people |
| 2007 | 54.9K people |
| 2008 | 56.5K people |
| 2009 | 63.6K people |
| 2010 | 51.2K people |
| 2011 | 46K people |
| 2012 | 52.9K people |
| 2013 | 66.8K people |
| 2014 | 77.7K people |
| 2015 | 80.5K people |
| 2016 | 119.2K people |
| 2017 | 102.7K people |
| 2018 | 87.5K people |
| 2019 | 72.6K people |
| 2020 | 37.3K people |
| 2021 | 51.9K people |
| 2022 | 59K people |
| 2023 | 55.2K people |
| 2024 | 50.1K people |
| 2025 | 47.1K 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.
Sweden is ranked just above Kuwait (42.8K people) and just below Chile (51.7K 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 |
| 22 | Sweden | 47.1K 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
Sweden's Net Migration was 47.1K people in 2025, ranking #22 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, Sweden's Net Migration changed from 1.1K to 47.1K (4259.2%).
Net Migration figures for Sweden 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.