Net migration, annual growth rate in India

India: Net migration, annual growth rate was 21.41 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
21.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 39.8%
World rank
20th
of 217 countries
All-time high
467.84 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-941.17 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
60
1961–2025

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

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

Analysis

India recorded 21.41 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.8% on the previous year and up 111.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in India peaked at 467.84 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -941.17 % change on previous year, in 2002.

India ranks 20th of 217 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -93.68 % change on previous year -755.8 % change on previous year 130.69 % change on previous year 8
1970s -6.61 % change on previous year -516.87 % change on previous year 467.84 % change on previous year 10
1980s -70.3 % change on previous year -178.5 % change on previous year 98.13 % change on previous year 9
1990s -24.86 % change on previous year -225.81 % change on previous year 122.26 % change on previous year 7
2000s -127.67 % change on previous year -941.17 % change on previous year 69.32 % change on previous year 10
2010s -99.42 % change on previous year -409.72 % change on previous year 112.4 % change on previous year 10
2020s -80.59 % change on previous year -372.75 % change on previous year 92.46 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near India

  1. 17 Antigua and Barbuda 33.33 % change on previous year compare
  2. 18 Croatia, Republic of 32.88 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Austria 27.7 % change on previous year compare
  4. 21 Guinea-Bissau 19.8 % change on previous year compare
  5. 22 Vietnam 19.24 % change on previous year compare
  6. 23 Thailand 17.96 % 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 India?
Net migration, annual growth rate in India was 21.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in India?
The highest recorded value was 467.84 % change on previous year in 1979.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was -941.17 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does India rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
India ranks 20th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 111.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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.