Net migration in South Asia
South Asia: Net migration was -1.30 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in South Asia, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
South Asia recorded -1.30 million for net migration in 2025.
The figure is up 15.7% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in South Asia peaked at 302,477 in 1961 and was at its lowest, -2.53 million, in 2008.
That places South Asia 41st out of 49 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | -253,750 | -1.01 million | 302,477 | 10 |
| 1970s | -212,569 | -776,469 | 210,680 | 10 |
| 1980s | -477,177 | -720,951 | -245,238 | 10 |
| 1990s | -323,758 | -620,068 | -105,526 | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.76 million | -2.53 million | -675,441 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.58 million | -1.93 million | -1.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.55 million | -2.31 million | -934,135 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More financial sector data for South Asia
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 43.5% (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.72 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 43.5% (2025)
- Broad money 79.6% (2021)
- Claims on central government, etc. 19.7% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 43.5% (2025)
- Total reserves 76.8% (2024)
- Interest rate spread 7.3% (2025)
- Bank liquid reserves to bank assets ratio 7.8% (2025)
- Listed domestic companies, total 9,158 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in South Asia?
- Net migration in South Asia was -1.30 million in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 302,477 in 1961.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.53 million in 2008.
- How does South Asia rank for net migration?
- South Asia ranks 41st out of 49 groups with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia 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.