Net migration metrics in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Net migration metrics was -549,918 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-549,918
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
232nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
224,369
in 1971
All-time low
-1.16 million
in 2008
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Bangladesh, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Bangladesh stood at -549,918.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Bangladesh peaked at 224,369 in 1971 and was at its lowest, -1.16 million, in 2008.
Bangladesh ranks 232nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 8,310 | — |
| 1951 | 13,639 | +64.1% |
| 1952 | -2,897 | -121.2% |
| 1953 | -45,502 | +1470.7% |
| 1954 | -30,537 | -32.9% |
| 1955 | -30,640 | +0.3% |
| 1956 | -30,532 | -0.4% |
| 1957 | -38,537 | +26.2% |
| 1958 | -108,295 | +181.0% |
| 1959 | -13,242 | -87.8% |
| 1960 | 13,580 | -202.6% |
| 1961 | 26,503 | +95.2% |
| 1962 | 26,533 | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 23,215 | -12.5% |
| 1964 | 25,426 | +9.5% |
| 1965 | 47,610 | +87.2% |
| 1966 | 3,758 | -92.1% |
| 1967 | 23,164 | +516.4% |
| 1968 | -7,970 | -134.4% |
| 1969 | -125,010 | +1468.5% |
| 1970 | -73,719 | -41.0% |
| 1971 | 224,369 | -404.4% |
| 1972 | -269,033 | -219.9% |
| 1973 | -77,324 | -71.3% |
| 1974 | -277,545 | +258.9% |
| 1975 | -390,212 | +40.6% |
| 1976 | -424,970 | +8.9% |
| 1977 | -458,491 | +7.9% |
| 1978 | -486,721 | +6.2% |
| 1979 | -507,354 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | -515,918 | +1.7% |
| 1981 | -184,884 | -64.2% |
| 1982 | -156,729 | -15.2% |
| 1983 | -201,909 | +28.8% |
| 1984 | -245,693 | +21.7% |
| 1985 | -287,872 | +17.2% |
| 1986 | -331,992 | +15.3% |
| 1987 | -367,475 | +10.7% |
| 1988 | -395,408 | +7.6% |
| 1989 | -406,910 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | -404,105 | -0.7% |
| 1991 | -230,852 | -42.9% |
| 1992 | -246,914 | +7.0% |
| 1993 | -271,677 | +10.0% |
| 1994 | -206,958 | -23.8% |
| 1995 | -231,304 | +11.8% |
| 1996 | -254,239 | +9.9% |
| 1997 | -273,442 | +7.6% |
| 1998 | -286,966 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | -286,256 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | -512,422 | +79.0% |
| 2001 | -737,740 | +44.0% |
| 2002 | -819,909 | +11.1% |
| 2003 | -896,335 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | -970,264 | +8.2% |
| 2005 | -1.04 million | +6.8% |
| 2006 | -1.09 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | -1.13 million | +3.8% |
| 2008 | -1.16 million | +2.2% |
| 2009 | -1.15 million | -0.7% |
| 2010 | -1.11 million | -3.2% |
| 2011 | -848,910 | -23.8% |
| 2012 | -829,875 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | -862,944 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | -889,222 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | -909,223 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | -918,770 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | -1.04 million | +12.9% |
| 2018 | -1.03 million | -0.8% |
| 2019 | -1.02 million | -1.2% |
| 2020 | -1.00 million | -1.4% |
| 2021 | -994,722 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | -549,990 | -44.7% |
| 2023 | -549,918 | -0.0% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's -549,918 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 91.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's -549,918 is below the median for South Asia, which is -218,896, 2.5× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Bangladesh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | -1470.7% | -2,897 | -45,502 |
| 1969 | -1468.5% | -7,970 | -125,010 |
| 1967 | +516.4% | 3,758 | 23,164 |
| 1971 | +404.4% | -73,719 | 224,369 |
| 1974 | -258.9% | -77,324 | -277,545 |
| 1972 | -219.9% | 224,369 | -269,033 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -27,823 | -108,295 | 13,639 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5,681 | -125,010 | 47,610 | 10 |
| 1970s | -274,100 | -507,354 | 224,369 | 10 |
| 1980s | -309,479 | -515,918 | -156,729 | 10 |
| 1990s | -269,271 | -404,105 | -206,958 | 10 |
| 2000s | -950,733 | -1.16 million | -512,422 | 10 |
| 2010s | -945,572 | -1.11 million | -829,875 | 10 |
| 2020s | -774,288 | -1.00 million | -549,918 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More population data for Bangladesh
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4985 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.94 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4985 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.6747 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 203,905 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8247 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9442 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.502 (2100)
- Population density 1,602 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 9.15 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Bangladesh?
- Net migration metrics in Bangladesh was -549,918 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 224,369 in 1971.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.16 million in 2008.
- How does Bangladesh rank for net migration metrics?
- Bangladesh ranks 232nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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