Net migration (UNICEF) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Net migration was 1,815 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,815
Change on year
down 50.2%
World rank
33rd
of 74 countries
All-time high
54,704
in 2020
All-time low
-103,698
in 1993
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Net migration in Kyrgyzstan, 1960–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Kyrgyzstan recorded 1,815 for net migration in 2025.
The figure is down 50.2% on the previous year and up 135.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 54,704 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -103,698, in 1993.
That places Kyrgyzstan 33rd 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 Kyrgyzstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13,946 | — |
| 1961 | 18,355 | +31.6% |
| 1962 | 21,217 | +15.6% |
| 1963 | 21,967 | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 22,281 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 22,870 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 21,868 | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 22,162 | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 20,918 | -5.6% |
| 1969 | 16,862 | -19.4% |
| 1970 | 11,295 | -33.0% |
| 1971 | 2,645 | -76.6% |
| 1972 | -1,163 | -144.0% |
| 1973 | -3,373 | +190.0% |
| 1974 | -5,818 | +72.5% |
| 1975 | -7,639 | +31.3% |
| 1976 | -10,499 | +37.4% |
| 1977 | -6,724 | -36.0% |
| 1978 | -6,988 | +3.9% |
| 1979 | -6,672 | -4.5% |
| 1980 | -5,090 | -23.7% |
| 1981 | -6,725 | +32.1% |
| 1982 | -6,388 | -5.0% |
| 1983 | -5,525 | -13.5% |
| 1984 | -34,248 | +519.9% |
| 1985 | -38,536 | +12.5% |
| 1986 | -40,062 | +4.0% |
| 1987 | -39,678 | -1.0% |
| 1988 | -40,823 | +2.9% |
| 1989 | -25,723 | -37.0% |
| 1990 | -27,912 | +8.5% |
| 1991 | -32,276 | +15.6% |
| 1992 | -33,009 | +2.3% |
| 1993 | -103,698 | +214.2% |
| 1994 | -22,165 | -78.6% |
| 1995 | -10,767 | -51.4% |
| 1996 | -10,926 | +1.5% |
| 1997 | -11,740 | +7.5% |
| 1998 | -17,690 | +50.7% |
| 1999 | -10,297 | -41.8% |
| 2000 | -23,265 | +125.9% |
| 2001 | -25,695 | +10.4% |
| 2002 | -28,300 | +10.1% |
| 2003 | -30,686 | +8.4% |
| 2004 | -32,088 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | -36,288 | +13.1% |
| 2006 | -53,469 | +47.3% |
| 2007 | -54,298 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | -64,404 | +18.6% |
| 2009 | -14,325 | -77.8% |
| 2010 | -6,521 | -54.5% |
| 2011 | -10,170 | +56.0% |
| 2012 | -12,503 | +22.9% |
| 2013 | -9,667 | -22.7% |
| 2014 | -9,443 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | -5,071 | -46.3% |
| 2016 | 1,187 | -123.4% |
| 2017 | 7,553 | +536.3% |
| 2018 | 3,494 | -53.7% |
| 2019 | 47,303 | +1253.8% |
| 2020 | 54,704 | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 46,208 | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 12,596 | -72.7% |
| 2023 | 5,601 | -55.5% |
| 2024 | 3,645 | -34.9% |
| 2025 | 1,815 | -50.2% |
Kyrgyzstan compared with similar countries
- Kyrgyzstan's 1,815 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -14,523. (9 countries reporting)
- Kyrgyzstan's 1,815 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 158, 11.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Kyrgyzstan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1253.8% | 3,494 | 47,303 |
| 2017 | +536.3% | 1,187 | 7,553 |
| 1984 | -519.9% | -5,525 | -34,248 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,245 | 13,946 | 22,870 | 10 |
| 1970s | -3,494 | -10,499 | 11,295 | 10 |
| 1980s | -24,280 | -40,823 | -5,090 | 10 |
| 1990s | -28,048 | -103,698 | -10,297 | 10 |
| 2000s | -36,282 | -64,404 | -14,325 | 10 |
| 2010s | 616.2 | -12,503 | 47,303 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,762 | 1,815 | 54,704 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
More population data for Kyrgyzstan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,427 Persons (2050)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0836 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0196 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4759 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0196 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 645,668 people (2100)
- Population density 61.16 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4743 % change on previous year (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Kyrgyzstan?
- Net migration in Kyrgyzstan was 1,815 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 54,704 in 2020.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was -103,698 in 1993.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for net migration?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 33rd out of 74 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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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