European Union Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
European Union's net migration was -317,019 in 2025, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 262.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
European Union's net migration stood at -317,019 in 2025, a decline of +511,631 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -725,658 by 2026. European Union ranked 7th globally.
The European Union has experienced significant fluctuations in net migration over the past six decades, with a notable peak in 2022, reaching 4,206,655.00 individuals. This increase was a stark turn from the all-time trough in 1998, when net migration dipped to -469,967.00, indicating a period of substantial emigration. The EU's current net migration stands at -317,019.00, ranking seventh globally. Comparatively, Poland, a European peer, has a slightly higher net migration of -330,820.00, while Jordan, a non-European country, has a net migration of -303,267.00. Germany, another European peer, exhibits a similar trend, with a net migration of -334,072.00. The EU's net migration trajectory is likely to be influenced by economic conditions, with a potential shift towards positive net migration if economic growth and job opportunities increase within the region.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -2.1M | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -1.4M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -725,658 | - | - |
| 2025 | -317,019 | −511,631 | #7 |
| 2024 | 194,612 | −1.1M | #209 |
| 2023 | 1.3M | −2.9M | #215 |
| 2022 | 4.2M | +3.2M | #216 |
| 2021 | 1.0M | −42,879 | #216 |
| 2020 | 1.1M | −348,815 | #216 |
| 2019 | 1.4M | +60,223 | #215 |
| 2018 | 1.4M | +209,995 | #215 |
| 2017 | 1.1M | +119,417 | #215 |
| 2016 | 1.0M | −484,682 | #215 |
| 2015 | 1.5M | +732,866 | #215 |
| 2014 | 777,635 | +218,621 | #214 |
| 2013 | 559,014 | +144,899 | #213 |
| 2012 | 414,115 | −195,418 | #213 |
| 2011 | 609,533 | −47,251 | #215 |
Analysis
European Union's net migration was -317,019 in 2025, a decline of −511,631 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -725,658 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
European Union's net migration was -317,019 in 2025. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 262.9% decrease from the previous year.
European Union's net migration peaked at 4.2M in 2022.
The lowest net migration in European Union was -469,967 in 1998.
European Union ranks 7th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
European Union's net migration is projected to reach -725,658 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of European Union in 2025 was -317,019. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_european-union_net-migration,
title = {European Union Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/european-union/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}