United States: Net migration
In , United States's Net migration was 1.23 million.
That's down 4.3% from 2024, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 112.71 . United States ranks #2 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.89M
- Trough
- 329,769.00
- 1-year change
- -4.3%
- 5-year change
- +273.2%
- +30.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -28.5%
- -3.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Net migration |
|---|---|
| 1.231M | |
| 1.286M | |
| 1.323M | |
| 1.319M | |
| 674,787.0000 | |
| 329,769.0000 | |
| 1.775M | |
| 1.765M | |
| 1.865M | |
| 1.889M |
About Net migration
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Indicator code: SM.POP.NETM • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Net migration in 2025?
- In 2025, United States's Net migration was 1.23 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Net migration rising or falling?
- United States's Net migration fell 4.3% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does United States rank globally on Net migration?
- In 2025, United States ranked #2 out of 217 countries reporting Net migration.
- How does United States's Net migration compare to the world average?
- The global average for Net migration in 2025 was 112.71, so United States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
- What is Net migration and how is it measured?
- Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM), CC BY 4.0.