Net migration metrics in Brazil
Brazil: Net migration metrics was -240,059 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-240,059
Change on year
up 5.4%
World rank
228th
of 236 countries
All-time high
21,666
in 1998
All-time low
-261,539
in 2010
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Brazil, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Brazil stood at -240,059.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Brazil peaked at 21,666 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -261,539, in 2010.
That places Brazil 228th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 9,705 | — |
| 1951 | 9,921 | +2.2% |
| 1952 | 9,160 | -7.7% |
| 1953 | 9,180 | +0.2% |
| 1954 | 9,222 | +0.5% |
| 1955 | 12,501 | +35.6% |
| 1956 | 14,393 | +15.1% |
| 1957 | 14,513 | +0.8% |
| 1958 | 14,122 | -2.7% |
| 1959 | 14,706 | +4.1% |
| 1960 | 4,066 | -72.4% |
| 1961 | 75 | -98.2% |
| 1962 | -7,171 | -9661.3% |
| 1963 | -8,136 | +13.5% |
| 1964 | -8,146 | +0.1% |
| 1965 | -8,824 | +8.3% |
| 1966 | -9,317 | +5.6% |
| 1967 | -10,033 | +7.7% |
| 1968 | -8,856 | -11.7% |
| 1969 | -7,763 | -12.3% |
| 1970 | -18,779 | +141.9% |
| 1971 | -23,421 | +24.7% |
| 1972 | -23,584 | +0.7% |
| 1973 | -24,071 | +2.1% |
| 1974 | -24,093 | +0.1% |
| 1975 | -25,499 | +5.8% |
| 1976 | -20,612 | -19.2% |
| 1977 | -19,478 | -5.5% |
| 1978 | -23,416 | +20.2% |
| 1979 | -32,503 | +38.8% |
| 1980 | -38,918 | +19.7% |
| 1981 | -65,971 | +69.5% |
| 1982 | -90,766 | +37.6% |
| 1983 | -76,322 | -15.9% |
| 1984 | -70,035 | -8.2% |
| 1985 | -60,879 | -13.1% |
| 1986 | -90,973 | +49.4% |
| 1987 | -77,800 | -14.5% |
| 1988 | -72,825 | -6.4% |
| 1989 | -60,023 | -17.6% |
| 1990 | -30,555 | -49.1% |
| 1991 | -66,600 | +118.0% |
| 1992 | 14,394 | -121.6% |
| 1993 | -69,070 | -579.9% |
| 1994 | -68,961 | -0.2% |
| 1995 | -69,963 | +1.5% |
| 1996 | -71,943 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | -72,392 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 21,666 | -129.9% |
| 1999 | -23,497 | -208.5% |
| 2000 | -45,800 | +94.9% |
| 2001 | -51,600 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | -42,008 | -18.6% |
| 2003 | -55,350 | +31.8% |
| 2004 | -76,661 | +38.5% |
| 2005 | -88,868 | +15.9% |
| 2006 | -90,634 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | -107,481 | +18.6% |
| 2008 | -141,056 | +31.2% |
| 2009 | -220,207 | +56.1% |
| 2010 | -261,539 | +18.8% |
| 2011 | -235,860 | -9.8% |
| 2012 | -179,707 | -23.8% |
| 2013 | -157,228 | -12.5% |
| 2014 | -145,732 | -7.3% |
| 2015 | -173,611 | +19.1% |
| 2016 | -92,989 | -46.4% |
| 2017 | -156,296 | +68.1% |
| 2018 | -230,334 | +47.4% |
| 2019 | -129,216 | -43.9% |
| 2020 | -78,437 | -39.3% |
| 2021 | -208,581 | +165.9% |
| 2022 | -253,639 | +21.6% |
| 2023 | -240,059 | -5.4% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's -240,059 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 85.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Brazil's -240,059 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -194.5, 1234.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Brazil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | -9661.3% | 75 | -7,171 |
| 1993 | -579.9% | 14,394 | -69,070 |
| 1999 | -208.5% | 21,666 | -23,497 |
| 2021 | -165.9% | -78,437 | -208,581 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11,742 | 9,160 | 14,706 | 10 |
| 1960s | -6,410 | -10,033 | 4,066 | 10 |
| 1970s | -23,546 | -32,503 | -18,779 | 10 |
| 1980s | -70,451 | -90,973 | -38,918 | 10 |
| 1990s | -43,692 | -72,392 | 21,666 | 10 |
| 2000s | -91,966 | -220,207 | -42,008 | 10 |
| 2010s | -176,251 | -261,539 | -92,989 | 10 |
| 2020s | -195,179 | -253,639 | -78,437 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More population data for Brazil
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2798 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7328 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5984 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 230,886 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4122 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.8366 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.737 (2100)
- Population density 19.55 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 6.45 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Brazil?
- Net migration metrics in Brazil was -240,059 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 21,666 in 1998.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was -261,539 in 2010.
- How does Brazil rank for net migration metrics?
- Brazil ranks 228th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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