Czechia Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Czechia's net migration was -112,188 in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 30.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Czechia's net migration stood at -112,188 in 2025, a decline of +26,019 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -170,381 by 2026. Czechia ranked 16th globally.
Czechia’s net migration has shifted dramatically over the 66‑year series, moving from a modest inflow of 2,748.00 in 1960 to a pronounced outflow of –112,188.00 in 2025, the latter placing the country 16th globally for net emigration. The apex of migration surplus occurred in 2022 when 329,739.00 more people entered than left, a peak that followed years of relatively balanced flows and reflected the attractiveness of the Czech labour market during the post‑pandemic recovery. By contrast, the 2025 trough signals a reversal, driven by tightening labour market conditions, demographic ageing and increasingly restrictive immigration policies, echoing the recent outflow patterns of peers such as Uganda (–119,059.00) and Mexico (–108,037.00). If economic growth resumes and the government expands pathways for skilled migrants, the current negative trajectory could be mitigated, potentially stabilising net migration at a modest positive level in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -300,082 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -235,231 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -170,381 | - | - |
| 2025 | -112,188 | −26,019 | #16 |
| 2024 | -86,169 | −71,531 | #16 |
| 2023 | -14,638 | −344,377 | #45 |
| 2022 | 329,739 | +325,628 | #204 |
| 2021 | 4,111 | −225 | #155 |
| 2020 | 4,336 | −1,217 | #155 |
| 2019 | 5,553 | −296 | #155 |
| 2018 | 5,849 | +102 | #144 |
| 2017 | 5,747 | +282 | #147 |
| 2016 | 5,465 | +428 | #145 |
| 2015 | 5,037 | −1,266 | #158 |
| 2014 | 6,303 | +876 | #158 |
| 2013 | 5,427 | +80 | #152 |
| 2012 | 5,347 | −11,494 | #156 |
| 2011 | 16,841 | −18,086 | #171 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Czechia matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Czechia's net migration was -112,188 in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 30.2% decrease from the previous year.
Czechia's net migration peaked at 329,739 in 2022.
The lowest net migration in Czechia was -112,188 in 2025.
Czechia ranks 16th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Czechia's net migration is projected to reach -170,381 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Czechia in 2025 was -112,188. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_czechia_net-migration,
title = {Czechia Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/czechia/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}