Net migration, annual growth rate in OECD members

OECD members: Net migration, annual growth rate was -26.28 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-26.28 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 19.2%
Rank
35th
of 46 groups
All-time high
320.7 % change on previous year
in 1983
All-time low
-87.77 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Net migration, annual growth rate in OECD members, 1961–2025

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for net migration, annual growth rate in OECD members is -26.28 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.

That represents a change of up 19.2% on the previous year and down 223.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in OECD members peaked at 320.7 % change on previous year in 1983 and was at its lowest, -87.77 % change on previous year, in 1981.

OECD members ranks 35th of 46 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 38.31 % change on previous year -73.49 % change on previous year 222.2 % change on previous year 9
1970s 11.16 % change on previous year -72.01 % change on previous year 203.26 % change on previous year 10
1980s 62.48 % change on previous year -87.77 % change on previous year 320.7 % change on previous year 10
1990s 14.17 % change on previous year -48.62 % change on previous year 157.23 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.65 % change on previous year -16.4 % change on previous year 46.07 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.58 % change on previous year -13.19 % change on previous year 21.24 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.74 % change on previous year -55.41 % change on previous year 155.56 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near OECD members

  1. 32 Northern Mariana Islands 12.22 % change on previous year compare
  2. 33 Algeria 11.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 34 Pakistan 11.84 % change on previous year compare
  4. 35 Zimbabwe 9.87 % change on previous year compare
  5. 36 Nepal 9.12 % change on previous year compare
  6. 37 Tuvalu 8.93 % change on previous year compare
  7. 38 Israel 8.05 % 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 OECD members?
Net migration, annual growth rate in OECD members was -26.28 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in OECD members?
The highest recorded value was 320.7 % change on previous year in 1983.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in OECD members?
The lowest recorded value was -87.77 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does OECD members rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
OECD members ranks 35th out of 46 groups with data for 2025.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in OECD members?
Over the last ten years it is down 223.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this OECD members 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.