Guam Net Migration

Guam’s net migration has been persistently negative, registering a deficit of ‑493.00 in 2025, which places the territory at rank 115 globally. The island’s migration balance swung from a historic high of 340.00 in 1981 to an all‑time low of ‑3,212.00 in 2016, underscoring the volatility of population flows over the 66‑year record span. The recent figure remains more favorable than the trough but still mirrors the out‑migration patterns of comparable small jurisdictions such as Djibouti (‑581.00) and Kiribati (‑462.00). The long‑term decline reflects limited domestic employment opportunities, a reliance on external labor markets, and demographic pressures from an aging resident base. If economic diversification and targeted incentives for skilled immigrants are implemented, the negative migration trend could moderate, potentially shifting the balance toward a modest net inflow in the coming decade.