United States 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
United States's Net Migration was 1.2M people in 2025, ranking #2 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, United States's Net Migration changed from 422.7K to 1.2M (191.1%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in United States changed by -28.5%, from 1.7M people in 2015 to 1.2M people in 2025.
Where is United States?
United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 38.00°, -97.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 422.7K people |
| 1961 | 580.3K people |
| 1962 | 625.6K people |
| 1963 | 639.5K people |
| 1964 | 618.6K people |
| 1965 | 644.9K people |
| 1966 | 637.7K people |
| 1967 | 585.4K people |
| 1968 | 594.5K people |
| 1969 | 523.7K people |
| 1970 | 744.9K people |
| 1971 | 833.5K people |
| 1972 | 833.5K people |
| 1973 | 783.2K people |
| 1974 | 707K people |
| 1975 | 655.1K people |
| 1976 | 635.6K people |
| 1977 | 577.1K people |
| 1978 | 556.5K people |
| 1979 | 503.6K people |
| 1980 | 595.9K people |
| 1981 | 583.1K people |
| 1982 | 600.1K people |
| 1983 | 662.8K people |
| 1984 | 622.8K people |
| 1985 | 598.8K people |
| 1986 | 493.1K people |
| 1987 | 480.8K people |
| 1988 | 460.8K people |
| 1989 | 401K people |
| 1990 | 1.1M people |
| 1991 | 1.2M people |
| 1992 | 1.3M people |
| 1993 | 1.2M people |
| 1994 | 1.2M people |
| 1995 | 1.2M people |
| 1996 | 1.1M people |
| 1997 | 1.1M people |
| 1998 | 1.2M people |
| 1999 | 1.2M people |
| 2000 | 1.2M people |
| 2001 | 1.3M people |
| 2002 | 1.3M people |
| 2003 | 1.3M people |
| 2004 | 1.3M people |
| 2005 | 1.4M people |
| 2006 | 1.3M people |
| 2007 | 1.4M people |
| 2008 | 1.4M people |
| 2009 | 1.4M people |
| 2010 | 1.6M people |
| 2011 | 1.6M people |
| 2012 | 1.6M people |
| 2013 | 1.7M people |
| 2014 | 1.7M people |
| 2015 | 1.7M people |
| 2016 | 1.9M people |
| 2017 | 1.9M people |
| 2018 | 1.8M people |
| 2019 | 1.8M people |
| 2020 | 329.8K people |
| 2021 | 674.8K people |
| 2022 | 1.3M people |
| 2023 | 1.3M people |
| 2024 | 1.3M people |
| 2025 | 1.2M 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.
United States is ranked just above Syria (421.7K people) and just below Ukraine (1.7M 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 |
| 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
United States's Net Migration was 1.2M people in 2025, ranking #2 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, United States's Net Migration changed from 422.7K to 1.2M (191.1%).
Net Migration figures for United States 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.