Net migration in Canada
Canada: Net migration was 326,204 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Canada, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Canada recorded 326,204 for net migration in 2025.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Canada peaked at 459,988 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 34,721, in 1961.
Canada ranks 5th of 218 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 49,694 | — |
| 1961 | 34,721 | -30.1% |
| 1962 | 35,373 | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 51,831 | +46.5% |
| 1964 | 68,003 | +31.2% |
| 1965 | 112,401 | +65.3% |
| 1966 | 144,641 | +28.7% |
| 1967 | 132,856 | -8.1% |
| 1968 | 108,864 | -18.1% |
| 1969 | 93,600 | -14.0% |
| 1970 | 304,627 | +225.5% |
| 1971 | 210,244 | -31.0% |
| 1972 | 89,880 | -57.2% |
| 1973 | 125,401 | +39.5% |
| 1974 | 155,596 | +24.1% |
| 1975 | 139,797 | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 106,894 | -23.5% |
| 1977 | 70,339 | -34.2% |
| 1978 | 52,781 | -25.0% |
| 1979 | 86,719 | +64.3% |
| 1980 | 122,743 | +41.5% |
| 1981 | 113,461 | -7.6% |
| 1982 | 89,544 | -21.1% |
| 1983 | 66,172 | -26.1% |
| 1984 | 55,982 | -15.4% |
| 1985 | 69,776 | +24.6% |
| 1986 | 121,928 | +74.7% |
| 1987 | 171,308 | +40.5% |
| 1988 | 238,003 | +38.9% |
| 1989 | 258,094 | +8.4% |
| 1990 | 181,461 | -29.7% |
| 1991 | 134,463 | -25.9% |
| 1992 | 138,121 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 133,426 | -3.4% |
| 1994 | 134,863 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 141,818 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 154,553 | +9.0% |
| 1997 | 144,678 | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 142,346 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 158,342 | +11.2% |
| 2000 | 201,727 | +27.4% |
| 2001 | 222,100 | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 208,060 | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 185,643 | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 194,611 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 204,526 | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 202,175 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 213,801 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 238,083 | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 244,463 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 225,369 | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 227,075 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 243,748 | +7.3% |
| 2013 | 239,813 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 192,884 | -19.6% |
| 2015 | 224,332 | +16.3% |
| 2016 | 329,455 | +46.9% |
| 2017 | 372,685 | +13.1% |
| 2018 | 420,224 | +12.8% |
| 2019 | 387,685 | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 256,592 | -33.8% |
| 2021 | 198,867 | -22.5% |
| 2022 | 459,988 | +131.3% |
| 2023 | 433,842 | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 368,599 | -15.0% |
| 2025 | 326,204 | -11.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 326,204 is above the median for high income countries, which is 843, 387.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +225.5% | 93,600 | 304,627 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 83,198 | 34,721 | 144,641 | 10 |
| 1970s | 134,228 | 52,781 | 304,627 | 10 |
| 1980s | 130,701 | 55,982 | 258,094 | 10 |
| 1990s | 146,407 | 133,426 | 181,461 | 10 |
| 2000s | 211,519 | 185,643 | 244,463 | 10 |
| 2010s | 286,327 | 192,884 | 420,224 | 10 |
| 2020s | 340,682 | 198,867 | 459,988 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 2 United States 1.23 million compare
- 3 Syria 421,693 compare
- 4 United Kingdom 389,911 compare
- 6 Sudan 291,469 compare
- 7 Malaysia 166,615 compare
- 8 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
More financial sector data for Canada
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 68.36 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 6.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 93.62 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Canada?
- Net migration in Canada was 326,204 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 459,988 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,721 in 1961.
- How does Canada rank for net migration?
- Canada ranks 5th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.