Net migration metrics in Argentina
Argentina: Net migration metrics was 4,133 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4,133
Change on year
down 26.1%
World rank
67th
of 236 countries
All-time high
60,480
in 1950
All-time low
-23,687
in 2001
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Argentina, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Argentina recorded 4,133 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 26.1% on the previous year and down 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Argentina peaked at 60,480 in 1950 and was at its lowest, -23,687, in 2001.
Argentina ranks 67th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 60,480 | — |
| 1951 | 54,478 | -9.9% |
| 1952 | 48,149 | -11.6% |
| 1953 | 41,687 | -13.4% |
| 1954 | 35,623 | -14.5% |
| 1955 | 30,382 | -14.7% |
| 1956 | 26,265 | -13.6% |
| 1957 | 23,461 | -10.7% |
| 1958 | 22,039 | -6.1% |
| 1959 | 21,102 | -4.3% |
| 1960 | 20,387 | -3.4% |
| 1961 | 26,322 | +29.1% |
| 1962 | 31,449 | +19.5% |
| 1963 | 32,866 | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 34,530 | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 36,083 | +4.5% |
| 1966 | 37,752 | +4.6% |
| 1967 | 39,711 | +5.2% |
| 1968 | 42,014 | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 42,688 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 38,355 | -10.2% |
| 1971 | 35,442 | -7.6% |
| 1972 | 36,050 | +1.7% |
| 1973 | 38,589 | +7.0% |
| 1974 | 33,134 | -14.1% |
| 1975 | -5,293 | -116.0% |
| 1976 | -10,235 | +93.4% |
| 1977 | -14,675 | +43.4% |
| 1978 | -14,665 | -0.1% |
| 1979 | -10,213 | -30.4% |
| 1980 | 1,932 | -118.9% |
| 1981 | 16,569 | +757.6% |
| 1982 | 29,616 | +78.7% |
| 1983 | 46,438 | +56.8% |
| 1984 | 47,659 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 46,889 | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 38,586 | -17.7% |
| 1987 | 40,859 | +5.9% |
| 1988 | 37,594 | -8.0% |
| 1989 | 26,555 | -29.4% |
| 1990 | 15,719 | -40.8% |
| 1991 | -8,537 | -154.3% |
| 1992 | -13,201 | +54.6% |
| 1993 | -16,455 | +24.6% |
| 1994 | -18,723 | +13.8% |
| 1995 | -19,815 | +5.8% |
| 1996 | -20,486 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | -20,651 | +0.8% |
| 1998 | -20,326 | -1.6% |
| 1999 | -20,220 | -0.5% |
| 2000 | -22,775 | +12.6% |
| 2001 | -23,687 | +4.0% |
| 2002 | -22,674 | -4.3% |
| 2003 | -22,450 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | -22,381 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | -22,068 | -1.4% |
| 2006 | -20,109 | -8.9% |
| 2007 | -18,099 | -10.0% |
| 2008 | -12,517 | -30.8% |
| 2009 | -7,882 | -37.0% |
| 2010 | -5,003 | -36.5% |
| 2011 | -1,117 | -77.7% |
| 2012 | 2,978 | -366.6% |
| 2013 | 5,275 | +77.1% |
| 2014 | 5,794 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 5,464 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 5,215 | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 4,931 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 5,742 | +16.4% |
| 2019 | 5,397 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 292 | -94.6% |
| 2021 | 314 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 5,589 | +1679.9% |
| 2023 | 4,133 | -26.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 4,133 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817. (58 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 4,133 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Argentina 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 | +1679.9% | 314 | 5,589 |
| 1981 | +757.6% | 1,932 | 16,569 |
| 2012 | +366.6% | -1,117 | 2,978 |
| 1991 | -154.3% | 15,719 | -8,537 |
| 1980 | +118.9% | -10,213 | 1,932 |
| 1975 | -116.0% | 33,134 | -5,293 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 36,367 | 21,102 | 60,480 | 10 |
| 1960s | 34,380 | 20,387 | 42,688 | 10 |
| 1970s | 12,649 | -14,675 | 38,589 | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,270 | 1,932 | 47,659 | 10 |
| 1990s | -14,270 | -20,651 | 15,719 | 10 |
| 2000s | -19,464 | -23,687 | -7,882 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,468 | -5,003 | 5,794 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,582 | 292 | 5,589 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
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More population data for Argentina
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.0551 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.414 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5482 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.463 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.783 (2100)
- Population density 13.98 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.47 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Argentina?
- Net migration metrics in Argentina was 4,133 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 60,480 in 1950.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was -23,687 in 2001.
- How does Argentina rank for net migration metrics?
- Argentina ranks 67th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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