Net migration in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)

East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries): Net migration was -405,879 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
-405,879
Change on year
up 14.4%
Rank
27th
of 46 groups
All-time high
966,614
in 1967
All-time low
-1.31 million
in 1964
Years of data
66
1960–2025

Net migration in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries), 1960–2025

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Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.

Analysis

East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) recorded -405,879 for net migration in 2025.

The figure is up 14.4% on the previous year and up 59.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) peaked at 966,614 in 1967 and was at its lowest, -1.31 million, in 1964.

That places East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) 27th out of 46 groups 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 -177,994 -1.31 million 966,614 10
1970s -386,025 -576,427 -109,847 10
1980s -143,483 -421,599 157,615 10
1990s -93,879 -841,696 402,548 10
2000s -768,250 -1.29 million -177,170 10
2010s -376,534 -997,419 89,843 10
2020s -435,302 -744,392 -103,641 6

Countries ranked near East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)

  1. 24 Switzerland 37,253 compare
  2. 25 Qatar 36,288 compare
  3. 26 Ireland 35,417 compare
  4. 27 Belgium 31,989 compare
  5. 28 Norway 29,798 compare
  6. 29 Thailand 27,509 compare
  7. 30 Ethiopia 24,054 compare

See the full ranking of 264 places β†’

More financial sector data for East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)

All data for East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net migration in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?
Net migration in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) was -405,879 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest net migration recorded in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?
The highest recorded value was 966,614 in 1967.
What is the lowest net migration recorded in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?
The lowest recorded value was -1.31 million in 1964.
How does East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) rank for net migration?
East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 27th out of 46 groups with data for 2025.
Is net migration rising or falling in East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries)?
Over the last ten years it is up 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this East Asia & Pacific (IDA & IBRD countries) 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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Indicator
Net migration
Source
World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
264 places, 17,424 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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.