Net migration metrics in Indonesia
Indonesia: Net migration metrics was -37,501 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-37,501
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
214th
of 236 countries
All-time high
144,819
in 1964
All-time low
-97,732
in 2003
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Indonesia, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Indonesia recorded -37,501 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of down 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Indonesia peaked at 144,819 in 1964 and was at its lowest, -97,732, in 2003.
Indonesia ranks 214th 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 Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 88,611 | — |
| 1951 | 89,837 | +1.4% |
| 1952 | 90,588 | +0.8% |
| 1953 | 91,150 | +0.6% |
| 1954 | 91,679 | +0.6% |
| 1955 | 92,424 | +0.8% |
| 1956 | 93,609 | +1.3% |
| 1957 | 95,429 | +1.9% |
| 1958 | 97,881 | +2.6% |
| 1959 | 99,887 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 101,631 | +1.7% |
| 1961 | 103,628 | +2.0% |
| 1962 | 106,264 | +2.5% |
| 1963 | 110,166 | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 144,819 | +31.5% |
| 1965 | -61,145 | -142.2% |
| 1966 | -77,645 | +27.0% |
| 1967 | -80,138 | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 55,731 | -169.5% |
| 1969 | 82,955 | +48.8% |
| 1970 | 81,368 | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 79,264 | -2.6% |
| 1972 | 72,007 | -9.2% |
| 1973 | 64,991 | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 61,188 | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 56,386 | -7.8% |
| 1976 | 48,010 | -14.9% |
| 1977 | 45,610 | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 45,911 | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 43,900 | -4.4% |
| 1980 | 42,254 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 44,710 | +5.8% |
| 1982 | 46,792 | +4.7% |
| 1983 | 47,375 | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 43,693 | -7.8% |
| 1985 | 37,451 | -14.3% |
| 1986 | 30,988 | -17.3% |
| 1987 | 26,705 | -13.8% |
| 1988 | 25,383 | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 19,905 | -21.6% |
| 1990 | 11,539 | -42.0% |
| 1991 | 3,096 | -73.2% |
| 1992 | -2,609 | -184.3% |
| 1993 | -3,485 | +33.6% |
| 1994 | -2,575 | -26.1% |
| 1995 | -1,643 | -36.2% |
| 1996 | -1,854 | +12.8% |
| 1997 | -4,334 | +133.8% |
| 1998 | -11,356 | +162.0% |
| 1999 | -28,799 | +153.6% |
| 2000 | -42,697 | +48.3% |
| 2001 | -64,255 | +50.5% |
| 2002 | -83,985 | +30.7% |
| 2003 | -97,732 | +16.4% |
| 2004 | -77,002 | -21.2% |
| 2005 | -76,784 | -0.3% |
| 2006 | -75,829 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | -77,338 | +2.0% |
| 2008 | -81,364 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | -73,655 | -9.5% |
| 2010 | -57,752 | -21.6% |
| 2011 | -40,543 | -29.8% |
| 2012 | -28,869 | -28.8% |
| 2013 | -27,507 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | -27,988 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | -28,487 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | -28,991 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | -29,467 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | -29,911 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | -30,421 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | -18,743 | -38.4% |
| 2021 | -11,248 | -40.0% |
| 2022 | -37,501 | +233.4% |
| 2023 | -37,501 | -0.0% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's -37,501 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817, 13.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's -37,501 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787, 47.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Indonesia 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 | -233.4% | -11,248 | -37,501 |
| 1992 | -184.3% | 3,096 | -2,609 |
| 1968 | +169.5% | -80,138 | 55,731 |
| 1998 | -162.0% | -4,334 | -11,356 |
| 1999 | -153.6% | -11,356 | -28,799 |
| 1965 | -142.2% | 144,819 | -61,145 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 93,110 | 88,611 | 99,887 | 10 |
| 1960s | 48,627 | -80,138 | 144,819 | 10 |
| 1970s | 59,864 | 43,900 | 81,368 | 10 |
| 1980s | 36,526 | 19,905 | 47,375 | 10 |
| 1990s | -4,202 | -28,799 | 11,539 | 10 |
| 2000s | -75,064 | -97,732 | -42,697 | 10 |
| 2010s | -32,994 | -57,752 | -27,507 | 10 |
| 2020s | -26,248 | -37,501 | -11,248 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More population data for Indonesia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3782 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3357 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 317,225 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6604 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6183 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.381 (2100)
- Population density 156.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 14.26 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Indonesia?
- Net migration metrics in Indonesia was -37,501 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 144,819 in 1964.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was -97,732 in 2003.
- How does Indonesia rank for net migration metrics?
- Indonesia ranks 214th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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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