Net migration in Australia
Australia: Net migration was 137,109 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Australia recorded 137,109 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and down 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Australia peaked at 275,773 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23,833, in 1993.
That places Australia 11th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 89,373 | 58,315 | 118,891 | 10 |
| 1970s | 85,532 | 25,336 | 256,295 | 10 |
| 1980s | 112,088 | 73,251 | 153,330 | 10 |
| 1990s | 69,077 | 23,833 | 100,093 | 10 |
| 2000s | 163,673 | 104,437 | 275,773 | 10 |
| 2010s | 217,176 | 166,752 | 255,023 | 10 |
| 2020s | 119,673 | 44,447 | 140,972 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 8 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
- 9 South Africa 146,370 compare
- 10 Japan 140,579 compare
- 12 Colombia 129,139 compare
- 13 Saudi Arabia 119,738 compare
- 14 Iran 116,786 compare
More financial sector data for Australia
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 133.8% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 1.58 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 5.96 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net foreign assets -136.13 billion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 133.8% (2025)
- Broad money 133.1% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 8.0% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 133.8% (2025)
- Official exchange rate 1.55 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Claims on central government -0.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Australia?
- Net migration in Australia was 137,109 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 275,773 in 2008.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,833 in 1993.
- How does Australia rank for net migration?
- Australia ranks 11th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.