Benin Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Benin's net migration was -7,847 in 2025, ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Benin's net migration stood at -7,847 in 2025, a decline of +122 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -10,851 by 2026. Benin ranked 71st globally.
Benin's net migration has exhibited a significant reversal since its peak in 1993, when the country experienced an influx of 156,223 individuals. This was followed by a decline to its all-time trough in 1994, with a net outflow of -85,128. The trend has since continued downwards, ranking Benin as one of the countries with the largest negative net migration in the world, at -7,847 individuals in 2025. This ranking is comparable to that of Guatemala, which also experiences a significant net outflow. Notably, Benin's current net migration rate is higher than that of peer country Niger, which has been experiencing a more severe decline in recent years. The ongoing shift in Benin's migration dynamics suggests a persistent brain drain, with the country losing highly skilled individuals to other nations. A significant improvement in the country's economic prospects or a substantial increase in development aid could potentially alter this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -16,188 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -13,519 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -10,851 | - | - |
| 2025 | -7,847 | −122 | #71 |
| 2024 | -7,725 | −7,533 | #68 |
| 2023 | -192 | +0 | #109 |
| 2022 | -192 | −1,921 | #104 |
| 2021 | 1,729 | +0 | #150 |
| 2020 | 1,729 | −1,637 | #149 |
| 2019 | 3,366 | −6 | #149 |
| 2018 | 3,372 | −344 | #138 |
| 2017 | 3,716 | −121 | #143 |
| 2016 | 3,837 | +468 | #140 |
| 2015 | 3,369 | −298 | #154 |
| 2014 | 3,667 | +4,554 | #152 |
| 2013 | -887 | −2,147 | #109 |
| 2012 | 1,260 | −3,023 | #144 |
| 2011 | 4,283 | +336 | #155 |
Analysis
Benin's net migration was -7,847 in 2025, a decline of −122 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -10,851 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benin's net migration was -7,847 in 2025. Ranked 71st globally. This represents a 1.6% decrease from the previous year.
Benin's net migration peaked at 156,223 in 1993.
The lowest net migration in Benin was -85,128 in 1994.
Benin ranks 71st globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Benin's net migration is projected to reach -10,851 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Benin in 2025 was -7,847. This ranks 71st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_benin_net-migration,
title = {Benin Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/benin/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}