Austria Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Austria's net migration was 11,254 in 2025, ranked 174th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Austria's net migration stood at 11,254 in 2025, a rise of +2,441 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -22,223 by 2026. Austria ranked 174th globally.
Austria’s net migration has swung dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a trough of –24,253.00 in 1975 to an all‑time peak of 157,365.00 in 2022, before settling at 11,254.00 in 2025, which places the country 174th globally. The post‑World War II period saw modest outflows, but the sharp reversal in the early 2000s, driven by EU enlargement and a growing service sector, propelled inflows upward, culminating in the 2022 high that exceeded the 2025 figure by more than fourteen thousand. Compared with peers of similar rank, Austria’s 2025 net migration of 11,254.00 is slightly below Israel’s 11,466.00 and marginally above Côte d’Ivoire’s 11,305.00, reflecting a moderate but positive balance. If labor‑market reforms continue to attract high‑skill workers and demographic pressures persist, the upward trend is likely to resume, although tightening immigration policies could temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -68,292 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -45,257 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -22,223 | - | - |
| 2025 | 11,254 | +2,441 | #174 |
| 2024 | 8,813 | +3,994 | #170 |
| 2023 | 4,819 | −152,546 | #153 |
| 2022 | 157,365 | +105,215 | #193 |
| 2021 | 52,150 | +12,549 | #195 |
| 2020 | 39,601 | −1,489 | #187 |
| 2019 | 41,090 | +5,794 | #184 |
| 2018 | 35,296 | −10,182 | #181 |
| 2017 | 45,478 | −20,498 | #183 |
| 2016 | 65,976 | −49,199 | #181 |
| 2015 | 115,175 | +40,800 | #197 |
| 2014 | 74,375 | +17,649 | #192 |
| 2013 | 56,726 | +11,712 | #187 |
| 2012 | 45,014 | +13,127 | #183 |
| 2011 | 31,887 | +9,317 | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Austria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Austria's net migration was 11,254 in 2025. Ranked 174th globally. This represents a 27.7% increase from the previous year.
Austria's net migration peaked at 157,365 in 2022.
The lowest net migration in Austria was -24,253 in 1975.
Austria ranks 174th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Austria's net migration is projected to reach -22,223 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Austria in 2025 was 11,254. This ranks 174th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_austria_net-migration,
title = {Austria Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/austria/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}