Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in India
India: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was 27.65 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
27.65 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 109.6%
World rank
20th
of 236 countries
All-time high
467.84 % change on previous year
in 1979
All-time low
-941.17 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
68
1951–2023
Net migration, annual growth rate in India, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net migration, annual growth rate in India is 27.65 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 109.6% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in India peaked at 467.84 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -941.17 % change on previous year, in 2002.
India ranks 20th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 289.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 39.93 % change on previous year | -86.2% |
| 1953 | -143.53 % change on previous year | -459.5% |
| 1954 | 272.38 % change on previous year | -289.8% |
| 1955 | -43.63 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1956 | 128.33 % change on previous year | -394.2% |
| 1957 | -365.41 % change on previous year | -384.7% |
| 1958 | 168.63 % change on previous year | -146.1% |
| 1959 | -62.67 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1960 | 34.48 % change on previous year | -155.0% |
| 1961 | 100.86 % change on previous year | +192.5% |
| 1962 | -123.89 % change on previous year | -222.8% |
| 1963 | 130.69 % change on previous year | -205.5% |
| 1964 | -755.8 % change on previous year | -678.3% |
| 1965 | -74.96 % change on previous year | -90.1% |
| 1966 | -128.35 % change on previous year | +71.2% |
| 1967 | 87.6 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
| 1969 | 14.42 % change on previous year | -83.5% |
| 1970 | 127.44 % change on previous year | +783.6% |
| 1971 | -516.87 % change on previous year | -505.6% |
| 1972 | 91.5 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 1973 | -388.73 % change on previous year | -524.8% |
| 1974 | 185.95 % change on previous year | -147.8% |
| 1975 | 24.82 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 1976 | -36.44 % change on previous year | -246.8% |
| 1977 | 114.01 % change on previous year | -412.9% |
| 1978 | -135.63 % change on previous year | -219.0% |
| 1979 | 467.84 % change on previous year | -444.9% |
| 1980 | -72.75 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 1981 | -84.24 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 1982 | -132.15 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 1984 | -127 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 1985 | -178.5 % change on previous year | +40.6% |
| 1986 | -177.3 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 12.18 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1988 | 28.96 % change on previous year | +137.8% |
| 1989 | 98.13 % change on previous year | +238.8% |
| 1991 | -225.81 % change on previous year | -330.1% |
| 1992 | 122.26 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 1993 | -93.28 % change on previous year | -176.3% |
| 1995 | 84.73 % change on previous year | -190.8% |
| 1996 | 53.95 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 1997 | 103.33 % change on previous year | +91.6% |
| 1998 | -219.21 % change on previous year | -312.1% |
| 2000 | -51.03 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 2001 | 51.13 % change on previous year | -200.2% |
| 2002 | -941.17 % change on previous year | -1940.6% |
| 2003 | 17.13 % change on previous year | -101.8% |
| 2004 | 65.95 % change on previous year | +285.1% |
| 2005 | -349.75 % change on previous year | -630.3% |
| 2006 | 63.19 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 2007 | -203.12 % change on previous year | -421.5% |
| 2008 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -100.8% |
| 2009 | 69.32 % change on previous year | +4092.6% |
| 2010 | 83.73 % change on previous year | +20.8% |
| 2011 | -385.25 % change on previous year | -560.1% |
| 2012 | 19.47 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 2013 | 23.91 % change on previous year | +22.8% |
| 2014 | -50.14 % change on previous year | -309.7% |
| 2015 | -188.25 % change on previous year | +275.5% |
| 2016 | 112.4 % change on previous year | -159.7% |
| 2017 | -409.72 % change on previous year | -464.5% |
| 2018 | -134.38 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 2019 | -65.98 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 2020 | 92.46 % change on previous year | -240.1% |
| 2021 | -372.75 % change on previous year | -503.1% |
| 2022 | -287.91 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 2023 | 27.65 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 27.65 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is -1.05 % change on previous year. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in India 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +4092.6% | 1.65 % change on previous year | 69.32 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | -1940.6% | 51.13 % change on previous year | -941.17 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 31.53 % change on previous year | -365.41 % change on previous year | 289.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -79.44 % change on previous year | -755.8 % change on previous year | 130.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | -6.61 % change on previous year | -516.87 % change on previous year | 467.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | -70.3 % change on previous year | -178.5 % change on previous year | 98.13 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | -24.86 % change on previous year | -225.81 % change on previous year | 122.26 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -127.67 % change on previous year | -941.17 % change on previous year | 69.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -99.42 % change on previous year | -409.72 % change on previous year | 112.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -135.14 % change on previous year | -372.75 % change on previous year | 92.46 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 17 Belarus 62.08 % change on previous year compare
- 18 San Marino 52.85 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Yemen 49.91 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Philippines 25.92 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Martinique 23.47 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Saint Barthelemy 22.7 % change on previous year compare
More population data for India
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2494 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4607 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.67 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7665 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7604 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.512 (2100)
- Population density 506.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 66.77 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration, annual growth rate in India?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in India was 27.65 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 467.84 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -941.17 % change on previous year in 2002.
- How does India rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- India ranks 20th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.