Global Average Net Migration Rate
Last updated: February 13, 2026
0.0
per 1,000
The global net migration rate is zero by definition (people leaving one country arrive in another). However, country-level rates vary enormously. UAE (+12.4) and Qatar (+13.4) have the highest inflow, while Syria (-18) and Venezuela (-8) have the highest outflow.
Why This Average Exists
Migration data shapes immigration policy, labor market planning, and demographic forecasting. International migrants now number 281 million — 3.6% of the world population.
Factors That Affect Global Average Net Migration Rate
- Economic disparity
- Conflict and safety
- Immigration policies
- Climate change
- Family reunification
- Education opportunities
Methodology & Data Sources
The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.
Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2023–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.
All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.
Further Reading
- Global Average Urbanization Rate— 57% %
- Global Average Remittances— 4.2% % of GDP
- Global Average Age— 30.5 years years
- Global Average Population Growth— 0.83% %/year
- Global Average Fertility Rate (TFR)— 2.3 children/woman
- Global Average Birth Rate— 17.5 per 1,000
- Global Average Death Rate— 7.7 per 1,000
- Global Average Population Density— 60/km² people/km²