Net migration, annual growth rate in Australia

Australia: Net migration, annual growth rate was -1.01 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-1.01 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 17.6%
World rank
81st
of 217 countries
All-time high
162.71 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-78.54 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Australia, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Australia recorded -1.01 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2025.

The figure is up 17.6% on the previous year and down 116.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 162.71 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -78.54 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Australia ranks 81st of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.99 % change on previous year -27.02 % change on previous year 29.81 % change on previous year 9
1970s 7.88 % change on previous year -75.49 % change on previous year 135.63 % change on previous year 10
1980s 13.91 % change on previous year -34.43 % change on previous year 71.07 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.79 % change on previous year -41.54 % change on previous year 117.94 % change on previous year 10
2000s 11.08 % change on previous year -14.56 % change on previous year 46.14 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.0707 % change on previous year -29.23 % change on previous year 19.92 % change on previous year 10
2020s 17.02 % change on previous year -78.54 % change on previous year 162.71 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 78 Cayman Islands -0.8929 % change on previous year compare
  2. 79 Haiti -0.9607 % change on previous year compare
  3. 80 Uganda -0.9625 % change on previous year compare
  4. 82 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -1.26 % change on previous year compare
  5. 83 Dominican Republic -1.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 84 Benin -1.58 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 263 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Australia?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Australia was -1.01 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 162.71 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -78.54 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Australia rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Australia ranks 81st out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 116.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
263 places, 16,543 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.