Net migration (UNICEF) in Georgia
Georgia: Net migration was 1,283 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,283
Change on year
down 26.5%
World rank
34th
of 74 countries
All-time high
37,031
in 1968
All-time low
-154,788
in 1993
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Georgia, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Georgia stood at 1,283.
That represents a change of down 26.5% on the previous year and up 109.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Georgia peaked at 37,031 in 1968 and was at its lowest, -154,788, in 1993.
That places Georgia 34th out of 74 countries 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.
Net migration in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 16,740 | — |
| 1961 | 18,016 | +7.6% |
| 1962 | 18,981 | +5.4% |
| 1963 | 19,405 | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 19,377 | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 18,981 | -2.0% |
| 1966 | 32,869 | +73.2% |
| 1967 | 34,734 | +5.7% |
| 1968 | 37,031 | +6.6% |
| 1969 | 34,301 | -7.4% |
| 1970 | -1,311 | -103.8% |
| 1971 | -10,997 | +738.8% |
| 1972 | -11,097 | +0.9% |
| 1973 | -10,763 | -3.0% |
| 1974 | -10,261 | -4.7% |
| 1975 | -9,605 | -6.4% |
| 1976 | -8,952 | -6.8% |
| 1977 | -8,213 | -8.3% |
| 1978 | -9,755 | +18.8% |
| 1979 | -14,281 | +46.4% |
| 1980 | -12,593 | -11.8% |
| 1981 | -12,822 | +1.8% |
| 1982 | -12,363 | -3.6% |
| 1983 | -10,906 | -11.8% |
| 1984 | -12,920 | +18.5% |
| 1985 | -15,208 | +17.7% |
| 1986 | -14,123 | -7.1% |
| 1987 | -10,966 | -22.4% |
| 1988 | -12,189 | +11.2% |
| 1989 | -85,690 | +603.0% |
| 1990 | -108,969 | +27.2% |
| 1991 | -111,958 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | -121,647 | +8.7% |
| 1993 | -154,788 | +27.2% |
| 1994 | -147,551 | -4.7% |
| 1995 | -130,201 | -11.8% |
| 1996 | -133,999 | +2.9% |
| 1997 | -133,250 | -0.6% |
| 1998 | -127,962 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | -131,768 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | -135,046 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | -110,969 | -17.8% |
| 2002 | -58,531 | -47.3% |
| 2003 | -31,075 | -46.9% |
| 2004 | -30,614 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | -31,216 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | -31,729 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | -32,142 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | -32,463 | +1.0% |
| 2009 | -32,757 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | -36,608 | +11.8% |
| 2011 | -37,847 | +3.4% |
| 2012 | -39,290 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | -40,117 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | -16,047 | -60.0% |
| 2015 | -13,321 | -17.0% |
| 2016 | -10,588 | -20.5% |
| 2017 | -7,889 | -25.5% |
| 2018 | -5,176 | -34.4% |
| 2019 | -5,412 | +4.6% |
| 2020 | -2,738 | -49.4% |
| 2021 | -2,738 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 26,999 | -1086.1% |
| 2023 | 2,003 | -92.6% |
| 2024 | 1,745 | -12.9% |
| 2025 | 1,283 | -26.5% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 1,283 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -6,994. (19 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 1,283 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158, 8.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1086.1% | -2,738 | 26,999 |
| 1971 | -738.8% | -1,311 | -10,997 |
| 1989 | -603.0% | -12,189 | -85,690 |
| 1970 | -103.8% | 34,301 | -1,311 |
| 2023 | -92.6% | 26,999 | 2,003 |
| 1966 | +73.2% | 18,981 | 32,869 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,044 | 16,740 | 37,031 | 10 |
| 1970s | -9,524 | -14,281 | -1,311 | 10 |
| 1980s | -19,978 | -85,690 | -10,906 | 10 |
| 1990s | -130,209 | -154,788 | -108,969 | 10 |
| 2000s | -52,654 | -135,046 | -30,614 | 10 |
| 2010s | -21,230 | -40,117 | -5,176 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,426 | -2,738 | 26,999 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
- 31 Slovenia 2,711 compare
- 32 Iceland 2,709 compare
- 33 Kyrgyzstan 1,815 compare
- 35 Andorra 843 compare
- 36 Liechtenstein 194 compare
- 37 San Marino 122 compare
More population data for Georgia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 3,385 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.02 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2343 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5746 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 126,871 people (2100)
- Population density 42.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.685 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Georgia?
- Net migration in Georgia was 1,283 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 37,031 in 1968.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was -154,788 in 1993.
- How does Georgia rank for net migration?
- Georgia ranks 34th out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 109.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Georgia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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