Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Japan

Japan: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was 0 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
72nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
600.07 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-419.52 % change on previous year
in 1971
Years of data
72
1951–2023

Net migration, annual growth rate in Japan, 1951–2023

-500-2500250500195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Japan recorded 0 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 600.07 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -419.52 % change on previous year, in 1971.

That places Japan 72nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, 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, annual growth rate (Our World) in Japan, year by year

Annual values for Net migration, annual growth rate in Japan, 1951 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1951 -118.29 % change on previous year —
1952 -5.66 % change on previous year -95.2%
1953 51.02 % change on previous year -1002.2%
1954 -143.65 % change on previous year -381.6%
1955 -39.49 % change on previous year -72.5%
1956 -58.78 % change on previous year +48.8%
1957 -6.22 % change on previous year -89.4%
1958 -41.83 % change on previous year +573.1%
1959 11.75 % change on previous year -128.1%
1960 25.78 % change on previous year +119.5%
1961 60.84 % change on previous year +136.0%
1962 3.07 % change on previous year -95.0%
1963 -76.51 % change on previous year -2593.1%
1964 0.0457 % change on previous year -100.1%
1965 49.68 % change on previous year +108708.4%
1966 236.05 % change on previous year +375.1%
1967 -57.01 % change on previous year -124.2%
1968 47.11 % change on previous year -182.6%
1969 13.43 % change on previous year -71.5%
1970 -31.78 % change on previous year -336.7%
1971 -419.52 % change on previous year +1219.9%
1972 31.36 % change on previous year -107.5%
1973 53.13 % change on previous year +69.4%
1974 70.74 % change on previous year +33.1%
1975 101.06 % change on previous year +42.9%
1977 -40.33 % change on previous year -139.9%
1978 2.21 % change on previous year -105.5%
1979 -20.2 % change on previous year -1013.0%
1980 -60.01 % change on previous year +197.1%
1981 -201.72 % change on previous year +236.1%
1982 -3.6 % change on previous year -98.2%
1983 6.51 % change on previous year -281.0%
1984 -1.46 % change on previous year -122.4%
1985 48.36 % change on previous year -3418.8%
1986 119.8 % change on previous year +147.7%
1987 0.05 % change on previous year -100.0%
1988 82.69 % change on previous year +165195.9%
1989 -39 % change on previous year -147.2%
1990 299.28 % change on previous year -867.3%
1991 29.5 % change on previous year -90.1%
1992 5.92 % change on previous year -79.9%
1993 -1.2 % change on previous year -120.2%
1994 -8.66 % change on previous year +624.7%
1995 -43.12 % change on previous year +397.9%
1996 -71.46 % change on previous year +65.7%
1997 73.26 % change on previous year -202.5%
1998 5.87 % change on previous year -92.0%
1999 23.93 % change on previous year +307.7%
2000 -58.76 % change on previous year -345.5%
2001 153.81 % change on previous year -361.8%
2002 2.18 % change on previous year -98.6%
2003 23.02 % change on previous year +953.9%
2004 -7.83 % change on previous year -134.0%
2005 63.76 % change on previous year -914.5%
2006 15.08 % change on previous year -76.3%
2007 6.12 % change on previous year -59.4%
2008 3.32 % change on previous year -45.8%
2009 -12.03 % change on previous year -462.5%
2010 5.11 % change on previous year -142.5%
2011 -25.89 % change on previous year -606.7%
2012 -30.51 % change on previous year +17.8%
2013 -2.14 % change on previous year -93.0%
2014 -12.55 % change on previous year +485.7%
2015 190.65 % change on previous year -1619.0%
2016 86.35 % change on previous year -54.7%
2017 2.49 % change on previous year -97.1%
2018 -0.6086 % change on previous year -124.5%
2019 -0.752 % change on previous year +23.6%
2020 -86.8 % change on previous year +11442.2%
2021 -183.32 % change on previous year +111.2%
2022 600.07 % change on previous year -427.3%
2023 0 % change on previous year -100.0%

Japan compared with similar countries

  • Japan's 0 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year. (85 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in Japan 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.

YearChange FromTo
1988 +165195.9% 0.05 % change on previous year 82.69 % change on previous year
1965 +108708.4% 0.0457 % change on previous year 49.68 % change on previous year
2020 -11442.2% -0.752 % change on previous year -86.8 % change on previous year
1985 +3418.8% -1.46 % change on previous year 48.36 % change on previous year
1963 -2593.1% 3.07 % change on previous year -76.51 % change on previous year
2015 +1619.0% -12.55 % change on previous year 190.65 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s -39.02 % change on previous year -143.65 % change on previous year 51.02 % change on previous year 9
1960s 30.25 % change on previous year -76.51 % change on previous year 236.05 % change on previous year 10
1970s -28.15 % change on previous year -419.52 % change on previous year 101.06 % change on previous year 9
1980s -4.84 % change on previous year -201.72 % change on previous year 119.8 % change on previous year 10
1990s 31.33 % change on previous year -71.46 % change on previous year 299.28 % change on previous year 10
2000s 18.87 % change on previous year -58.76 % change on previous year 153.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s 21.21 % change on previous year -30.51 % change on previous year 190.65 % change on previous year 10
2020s 82.49 % change on previous year -183.32 % change on previous year 600.07 % change on previous year 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is net migration, annual growth rate in Japan?
Net migration, annual growth rate in Japan was 0 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The highest recorded value was 600.07 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -419.52 % change on previous year in 1971.
How does Japan rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
Japan ranks 72nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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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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.

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Indicator
Net migration, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 16,370 data points, 1951–2023
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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.