Net migration metrics in China
China: Net migration metrics was -567,724 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-567,724
Change on year
down 93.2%
World rank
233rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
1.25 million
in 1967
All-time low
-1.25 million
in 1964
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in China, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in China stood at -567,724.
That represents a change of down 93.2% on the previous year and down 200.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in China peaked at 1.25 million in 1967 and was at its lowest, -1.25 million, in 1964.
China ranks 233rd 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 China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -20,646 | — |
| 1951 | -14,036 | -32.0% |
| 1952 | -9,170 | -34.7% |
| 1953 | -5,792 | -36.8% |
| 1954 | -3,632 | -37.3% |
| 1955 | -2,402 | -33.9% |
| 1956 | -1,850 | -23.0% |
| 1957 | -1,699 | -8.2% |
| 1958 | -2,545 | +49.8% |
| 1959 | -8,276 | +225.2% |
| 1960 | -16,927 | +104.5% |
| 1961 | -25,578 | +51.1% |
| 1962 | -31,305 | +22.4% |
| 1963 | -31,383 | +0.2% |
| 1964 | -1.25 million | +3884.5% |
| 1965 | -130,900 | -89.5% |
| 1966 | 4,165 | -103.2% |
| 1967 | 1.25 million | +29831.6% |
| 1968 | -37,290 | -103.0% |
| 1969 | -72,836 | +95.3% |
| 1970 | -126,510 | +73.7% |
| 1971 | -180,153 | +42.4% |
| 1972 | -215,650 | +19.7% |
| 1973 | -214,997 | -0.3% |
| 1974 | -175,239 | -18.5% |
| 1975 | -115,173 | -34.3% |
| 1976 | -55,109 | -52.2% |
| 1977 | -15,323 | -72.2% |
| 1978 | -9,916 | -35.3% |
| 1979 | -13,704 | +38.2% |
| 1980 | -20,129 | +46.9% |
| 1981 | -28,016 | +39.2% |
| 1982 | -36,181 | +29.1% |
| 1983 | -43,756 | +20.9% |
| 1984 | -51,961 | +18.8% |
| 1985 | -60,929 | +17.3% |
| 1986 | -79,190 | +30.0% |
| 1987 | -169,170 | +113.6% |
| 1988 | -282,194 | +66.8% |
| 1989 | -313,476 | +11.1% |
| 1990 | -11,187 | -96.4% |
| 1991 | -544,650 | +4768.6% |
| 1992 | -142,985 | -73.7% |
| 1993 | -373,316 | +161.1% |
| 1994 | -723,641 | +93.8% |
| 1995 | -365,986 | -49.4% |
| 1996 | -250,750 | -31.5% |
| 1997 | -279,251 | +11.4% |
| 1998 | -40,472 | -85.5% |
| 1999 | -96,102 | +137.5% |
| 2000 | -62,622 | -34.8% |
| 2001 | -176,419 | +181.7% |
| 2002 | -761,291 | +331.5% |
| 2003 | -613,223 | -19.4% |
| 2004 | -770,977 | +25.7% |
| 2005 | -103,701 | -86.5% |
| 2006 | -759,559 | +632.5% |
| 2007 | -1.04 million | +37.2% |
| 2008 | -764,370 | -26.6% |
| 2009 | -177,135 | -76.8% |
| 2010 | -184,144 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | -416,189 | +126.0% |
| 2012 | -58,864 | -85.9% |
| 2013 | -188,951 | +221.0% |
| 2014 | -371,108 | +96.4% |
| 2015 | -646,941 | +74.3% |
| 2016 | -153,056 | -76.3% |
| 2017 | -94,625 | -38.2% |
| 2018 | -198,206 | +109.5% |
| 2019 | -656,091 | +231.0% |
| 2020 | -91,577 | -86.0% |
| 2021 | -379,749 | +314.7% |
| 2022 | -293,846 | -22.6% |
| 2023 | -567,724 | +93.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's -567,724 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 201.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- China's -567,724 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787, 721.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +29831.6% | 4,165 | 1.25 million |
| 1991 | -4768.6% | -11,187 | -544,650 |
| 1964 | -3884.5% | -31,383 | -1.25 million |
| 2006 | -632.5% | -103,701 | -759,559 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -7,005 | -20,646 | -1,699 | 10 |
| 1960s | -34,584 | -1.25 million | 1.25 million | 10 |
| 1970s | -112,177 | -215,650 | -9,916 | 10 |
| 1980s | -108,500 | -313,476 | -20,129 | 10 |
| 1990s | -282,834 | -723,641 | -11,187 | 10 |
| 2000s | -523,132 | -1.04 million | -62,622 | 10 |
| 2010s | -296,818 | -656,091 | -58,864 | 10 |
| 2020s | -333,224 | -567,724 | -91,577 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in China?
- Net migration metrics in China was -567,724 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 million in 1967.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.25 million in 1964.
- How does China rank for net migration metrics?
- China ranks 233rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 200.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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