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Indices labeled “modeled” are computed estimates — see methodology.

MetricsNet migration

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Net migration

Net number of migrants over a five-year period.

Unit: peopleHigher is betterSource: World Bank Open Data216 countries · 0 cities

Top countries: Net migration

1🇺🇦Ukraine1.7M
2🇺🇸United States1.2M
3🇸🇾Syria421,693
4🇬🇧United Kingdom389,911
5🇨🇦Canada326,204
6🇸🇩Sudan291,469
7🇲🇾Malaysia166,615
8🇦🇪United Arab Emirates158,634
9🇿🇦South Africa146,370
10🇯🇵Japan140,579
11🇦🇺Australia137,109
12🇨🇴Colombia129,139

Primary source: World Bank Open Data.