Net migration, annual growth rate in Least developed countries

Least developed countries: Net migration, annual growth rate was 30.52 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
30.52 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 433.8%
World rank
14th
of 46 countries
All-time high
199.75 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-469.43 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
63
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in Least developed countries, 1961–2025

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

Analysis

Least developed countries recorded 30.52 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2025.

That represents a change of up 433.8% on the previous year and up 358.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Least developed countries peaked at 199.75 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -469.43 % change on previous year, in 1979.

That places Least developed countries 14th out of 46 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 -10.17 % change on previous year -100.63 % change on previous year 45.57 % change on previous year 9
1970s -91.22 % change on previous year -469.43 % change on previous year 87.15 % change on previous year 9
1980s -20.45 % change on previous year -182.23 % change on previous year 75.26 % change on previous year 10
1990s -4.29 % change on previous year -101.62 % change on previous year 199.75 % change on previous year 9
2000s -15 % change on previous year -95.45 % change on previous year 50.64 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.56 % change on previous year -15.94 % change on previous year 29.34 % change on previous year 10
2020s -8.61 % change on previous year -117.3 % change on previous year 31.16 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Least developed countries

  1. 11 Tanzania 57.37 % change on previous year compare
  2. 12 Nigeria 56.66 % change on previous year compare
  3. 13 Ukraine 48.55 % change on previous year compare
  4. 14 Eritrea 47.24 % change on previous year compare
  5. 15 Côte d’Ivoire 44.23 % change on previous year compare
  6. 16 Lebanon 40.75 % change on previous year compare
  7. 17 Antigua and Barbuda 33.33 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 263 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Least developed countries?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Least developed countries was 30.52 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
The highest recorded value was 199.75 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Least developed countries?
The lowest recorded value was -469.43 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does Least developed countries rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Least developed countries ranks 14th out of 46 countries with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Least developed countries?
Over the last ten years it is up 358.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Least developed countries 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.