Net migration metrics in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Net migration metrics was -19,999 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-19,999
Change on year
down 17.6%
World rank
197th
of 236 countries
All-time high
23,369
in 1950
All-time low
-119,621
in 1998
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Tajikistan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tajikistan recorded -19,999 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 17.6% on the previous year and down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Tajikistan peaked at 23,369 in 1950 and was at its lowest, -119,621, in 1998.
That places Tajikistan 197th 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 Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 23,369 | — |
| 1951 | 18,217 | -22.0% |
| 1952 | 13,689 | -24.9% |
| 1953 | 9,834 | -28.2% |
| 1954 | 6,659 | -32.3% |
| 1955 | 4,252 | -36.1% |
| 1956 | 2,589 | -39.1% |
| 1957 | 1,743 | -32.7% |
| 1958 | 1,893 | +8.6% |
| 1959 | 3,409 | +80.1% |
| 1960 | 2,457 | -27.9% |
| 1961 | 3,291 | +33.9% |
| 1962 | 4,270 | +29.7% |
| 1963 | 5,379 | +26.0% |
| 1964 | 6,568 | +22.1% |
| 1965 | 7,744 | +17.9% |
| 1966 | 8,796 | +13.6% |
| 1967 | 9,670 | +9.9% |
| 1968 | 10,323 | +6.8% |
| 1969 | 8,886 | -13.9% |
| 1970 | 5,559 | -37.4% |
| 1971 | 4,293 | -22.8% |
| 1972 | 5,123 | +19.3% |
| 1973 | 5,876 | +14.7% |
| 1974 | 6,531 | +11.1% |
| 1975 | 7,237 | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 7,679 | +6.1% |
| 1977 | 7,999 | +4.2% |
| 1978 | 5,006 | -37.4% |
| 1979 | -1,703 | -134.0% |
| 1980 | -5,557 | +226.3% |
| 1981 | -6,221 | +11.9% |
| 1982 | -6,730 | +8.2% |
| 1983 | -6,972 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | -7,152 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 247 | -103.5% |
| 1986 | 4,321 | +1649.4% |
| 1987 | 9,923 | +129.6% |
| 1988 | 5,523 | -44.3% |
| 1989 | -53,020 | -1060.0% |
| 1990 | -41,596 | -21.5% |
| 1991 | -29,553 | -29.0% |
| 1992 | -95,280 | +222.4% |
| 1993 | -75,147 | -21.1% |
| 1994 | -49,668 | -33.9% |
| 1995 | -40,418 | -18.6% |
| 1996 | -30,922 | -23.5% |
| 1997 | -110,572 | +257.6% |
| 1998 | -119,621 | +8.2% |
| 1999 | -117,571 | -1.7% |
| 2000 | -13,871 | -88.2% |
| 2001 | -19,657 | +41.7% |
| 2002 | -20,526 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | -22,562 | +9.9% |
| 2004 | -25,082 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | -27,954 | +11.5% |
| 2006 | -30,591 | +9.4% |
| 2007 | -32,831 | +7.3% |
| 2008 | -34,855 | +6.2% |
| 2009 | -36,677 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | -33,733 | -8.0% |
| 2011 | -30,783 | -8.7% |
| 2012 | -12,132 | -60.6% |
| 2013 | -16,362 | +34.9% |
| 2014 | -13,962 | -14.7% |
| 2015 | -7,660 | -45.1% |
| 2016 | -8,210 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | -4,093 | -50.1% |
| 2018 | -6,111 | +49.3% |
| 2019 | -9,041 | +47.9% |
| 2020 | -3,564 | -60.6% |
| 2021 | -3,564 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | -17,001 | +377.0% |
| 2023 | -19,999 | +17.6% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's -19,999 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's -19,999 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,053. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Tajikistan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +1649.4% | 247 | 4,321 |
| 1989 | -1060.0% | 5,523 | -53,020 |
| 2022 | -377.0% | -3,564 | -17,001 |
| 1997 | -257.6% | -30,922 | -110,572 |
| 1980 | -226.3% | -1,703 | -5,557 |
| 1992 | -222.4% | -29,553 | -95,280 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 8,565 | 1,743 | 23,369 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6,738 | 2,457 | 10,323 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5,360 | -1,703 | 7,999 | 10 |
| 1980s | -6,564 | -53,020 | 9,923 | 10 |
| 1990s | -71,035 | -119,621 | -29,553 | 10 |
| 2000s | -26,461 | -36,677 | -13,871 | 10 |
| 2010s | -14,209 | -33,733 | -4,093 | 10 |
| 2020s | -11,032 | -19,999 | -3,564 | 4 |
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More population data for Tajikistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0347 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1306 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 15,201 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.61 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.785 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.025 (2100)
- Population density 145.56 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.14 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Tajikistan?
- Net migration metrics in Tajikistan was -19,999 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 23,369 in 1950.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -119,621 in 1998.
- How does Tajikistan rank for net migration metrics?
- Tajikistan ranks 197th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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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