Cuba Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Cuba's net migration was -22,244 in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cuba's net migration stood at -22,244 in 2025, a rise of +112 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -26,427 by 2026. Cuba ranked 44th globally.
Cuba’s net migration has remained persistently negative over the 66‑year series, reflecting a continual outflow of residents. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 records a net loss of 22,244.00 persons, ranking the island nation 44th globally. Historical fluctuations show the most acute departure in 1974, when the net migration trough reached –52,697.00, while the least severe outflow occurred in 2021 with a peak of –11,976.00. Compared with peer economies of similar ranking, Cuba’s 2025 figure is slightly less negative than the West Bank and Gaza (–23,156.00) and more negative than Tajikistan (–21,606.00). The long‑term pattern suggests that unless policy reforms address economic incentives, labor market constraints and emigration restrictions, the negative net migration is likely to persist, keeping Cuba among the world’s higher out‑migration economies.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -30,376 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -28,402 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -26,427 | - | - |
| 2025 | -22,244 | +112 | #44 |
| 2024 | -22,356 | +441 | #41 |
| 2023 | -22,797 | +352 | #37 |
| 2022 | -23,149 | −11,173 | #33 |
| 2021 | -11,976 | +0 | #47 |
| 2020 | -11,976 | +11,979 | #44 |
| 2019 | -23,955 | −176 | #43 |
| 2018 | -23,779 | −385 | #44 |
| 2017 | -23,394 | +752 | #42 |
| 2016 | -24,146 | +764 | #40 |
| 2015 | -24,910 | +14,516 | #44 |
| 2014 | -39,426 | −1,807 | #33 |
| 2013 | -37,619 | −1,518 | #31 |
| 2012 | -36,101 | −788 | #39 |
| 2011 | -35,313 | −1,192 | #38 |
Analysis
Cuba's net migration was -22,244 in 2025, a rise of +112 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -26,427 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's net migration was -22,244 in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Cuba's net migration peaked at -11,976 in 2020.
The lowest net migration in Cuba was -52,697 in 1974.
Cuba ranks 44th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's net migration is projected to reach -26,427 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Cuba in 2025 was -22,244. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_net-migration,
title = {Cuba Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}