Net migration, annual growth rate in Korea

Korea: Net migration, annual growth rate was -13.47 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-13.47 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
141st
of 217 countries
All-time high
880.45 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-441.46 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
65
1961–2025

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

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

Analysis

In 2025, net migration, annual growth rate in Korea stood at -13.47 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Korea peaked at 880.45 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -441.46 % change on previous year, in 1991.

Korea ranks 141st 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 -32.47 % change on previous year -297.23 % change on previous year 88.6 % change on previous year 9
1970s 13.71 % change on previous year -293.79 % change on previous year 501.23 % change on previous year 10
1980s 46.78 % change on previous year -6.29 % change on previous year 163.74 % change on previous year 10
1990s -42.37 % change on previous year -441.46 % change on previous year 44.5 % change on previous year 10
2000s 17.36 % change on previous year -76.71 % change on previous year 127.04 % change on previous year 10
2010s 127.16 % change on previous year -66.87 % change on previous year 880.45 % change on previous year 10
2020s 78.17 % change on previous year -114.9 % change on previous year 623.3 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 138 South Africa -12.34 % change on previous year compare
  2. 139 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of -12.7 % change on previous year compare
  3. 140 Sri Lanka -12.77 % change on previous year compare
  4. 142 Spain -13.47 % change on previous year compare
  5. 143 Denmark -13.79 % change on previous year compare
  6. 144 Netherlands -13.93 % 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 Korea?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Korea was -13.47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 880.45 % change on previous year in 2010.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -441.46 % change on previous year in 1991.
How does Korea rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Korea ranks 141st out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Korea 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.