Guinea Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Guinea's net migration was -16,282 in 2025, ranked 51st globally. This represents a 35.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Guinea's net migration stood at -16,282 in 2025, a decline of +4,258 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -17,688 by 2026. Guinea ranked 51st globally.
Guinea’s net migration has shifted from a neutral balance in 1960 to a pronounced outflow in recent years, with the World Bank reporting –16,282.00 migrants in 2025, ranking the country 51st globally. The most dramatic reversal occurred in 1990 when net migration peaked at 107,641.00, reflecting a period of relative economic stability and limited emigration pressures. By contrast, the all‑time trough of –155,020.00 in 2001 coincided with political turbulence and deteriorating living conditions that spurred large‑scale departures. Over the 66‑year series, Guinea’s migration balance has been consistently negative since the early 2000s, mirroring trends in peer economies such as Yemen (–16,291.00) and Hungary (–16,331.00), which also experience persistent outflows. The recent figure suggests a modest easing of the exodus, but unless domestic employment prospects improve and security conditions stabilize, the downward trajectory is likely to continue, with future net migration remaining in negative territory.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -24,057 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -20,873 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -17,688 | - | - |
| 2025 | -16,282 | −4,258 | #51 |
| 2024 | -12,024 | −8,027 | #58 |
| 2023 | -3,997 | +0 | #72 |
| 2022 | -3,997 | +376 | #67 |
| 2021 | -4,373 | −8 | #72 |
| 2020 | -4,365 | −1,125 | #68 |
| 2019 | -3,240 | +5,947 | #80 |
| 2018 | -9,187 | +4,531 | #61 |
| 2017 | -13,718 | +471 | #54 |
| 2016 | -14,189 | +928 | #51 |
| 2015 | -15,117 | +7,624 | #62 |
| 2014 | -22,741 | +6,395 | #48 |
| 2013 | -29,136 | +3,672 | #41 |
| 2012 | -32,808 | −3,739 | #40 |
| 2011 | -29,069 | +2,258 | #46 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw net migration improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Guinea's net migration was -16,282 in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 35.4% decrease from the previous year.
Guinea's net migration peaked at 107,641 in 1990.
The lowest net migration in Guinea was -155,020 in 2001.
Guinea ranks 51st globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Guinea's net migration is projected to reach -17,688 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Guinea in 2025 was -16,282. This ranks 51st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_guinea_net-migration,
title = {Guinea Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/guinea/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}