Brazil Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Brazil's net migration was -217,283 in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Brazil's net migration stood at -217,283 in 2025, a rise of +8,227 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -225,797 by 2026. Brazil ranked 12th globally.
Brazil’s net migration has shifted from a modest inflow of 4,066 in 1960 to a pronounced outflow of –217,283 in 2025, placing the country 12th globally among 66 years of data. The highest annual surplus occurred in 1998 with 21,666 migrants, while the deepest deficit was recorded in 2010 at –261,539, illustrating a reversal that coincided with economic volatility and tightening labor markets in the early 2010s. Compared with peers, Brazil’s recent outflow is slightly less than the Russian Federation’s –251,822 and Türkiye’s –258,205, yet considerably larger than the Philippines’ –149,315, suggesting that Brazil’s migration balance is moving toward the lower end of the regional spectrum. The sustained negative net migration reflects persistent challenges such as limited high‑skill job creation and rising cost of living, which continue to push residents abroad. If policies that enhance domestic employment opportunities and improve social safety nets are implemented, the downward trajectory could moderate, potentially stabilizing the migration flow in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -223,652 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -224,724 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -225,797 | - | - |
| 2025 | -217,283 | +8,227 | #12 |
| 2024 | -225,510 | +14,549 | #9 |
| 2023 | -240,059 | +13,580 | #9 |
| 2022 | -253,639 | −45,058 | #9 |
| 2021 | -208,581 | −130,144 | #6 |
| 2020 | -78,437 | +50,779 | #11 |
| 2019 | -129,216 | +101,118 | #8 |
| 2018 | -230,334 | −74,038 | #7 |
| 2017 | -156,296 | −63,307 | #11 |
| 2016 | -92,989 | +80,622 | #15 |
| 2015 | -173,611 | −27,879 | #13 |
| 2014 | -145,732 | +11,496 | #12 |
| 2013 | -157,228 | +22,479 | #12 |
| 2012 | -179,707 | +56,153 | #8 |
| 2011 | -235,860 | +25,679 | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's net migration was -217,283 in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 3.6% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's net migration peaked at 21,666 in 1998.
The lowest net migration in Brazil was -261,539 in 2010.
Brazil ranks 12th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's net migration is projected to reach -225,797 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Brazil in 2025 was -217,283. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_net-migration,
title = {Brazil Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}