Kyrgyz Republic Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Kyrgyz Republic's net migration was 1,815 in 2025, ranked 159th globally. This represents a 50.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Kyrgyz Republic's net migration stood at 1,815 in 2025, a decline of +1,830 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -15,348 by 2026. Kyrgyz Republic ranked 159th globally.
Net migration in the Kyrgyz Republic has shown marked volatility over the 66‑year series, rising from a low of –103,698.00 in 1993, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 54,704.00 in 2020 before settling at 1,815.00 in 2025, which places the country at 159th globally. The dramatic reversal from negative to positive flows in the early 2000s reflects a combination of economic restructuring, labor‑market reforms and increased outbound labor migration to Russia and other former Soviet states. By contrast, neighboring peer Namibia recorded 1,866.00 net migrants in the same year, underscoring a similar scale of migration balance in disparate regional contexts. The 2025 figure remains modest relative to the 2020 high, suggesting that the surge associated with post‑pandemic labor demand has tapered. Continued diversification of the Kyrgyz economy and improvements in domestic employment prospects could sustain a modest positive net migration, while any resurgence of regional instability or restrictive visa policies would likely reverse the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -34,896 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -25,122 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -15,348 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,815 | −1,830 | #159 |
| 2024 | 3,645 | −1,956 | #161 |
| 2023 | 5,601 | −6,995 | #157 |
| 2022 | 12,596 | −33,612 | #152 |
| 2021 | 46,208 | −8,496 | #192 |
| 2020 | 54,704 | +7,401 | #194 |
| 2019 | 47,303 | +43,809 | #187 |
| 2018 | 3,494 | −4,059 | #140 |
| 2017 | 7,553 | +6,366 | #150 |
| 2016 | 1,187 | +6,258 | #130 |
| 2015 | -5,071 | +4,372 | #80 |
| 2014 | -9,443 | +224 | #70 |
| 2013 | -9,667 | +2,836 | #66 |
| 2012 | -12,503 | −2,333 | #63 |
| 2011 | -10,170 | −3,649 | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kyrgyz Republic 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
Kyrgyz Republic's net migration was 1,815 in 2025. Ranked 159th globally. This represents a 50.2% decrease from the previous year.
Kyrgyz Republic's net migration peaked at 54,704 in 2020.
The lowest net migration in Kyrgyz Republic was -103,698 in 1993.
Kyrgyz Republic ranks 159th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kyrgyz Republic's net migration is projected to reach -15,348 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Kyrgyz Republic in 2025 was 1,815. This ranks 159th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kyrgyz-republic_net-migration,
title = {Kyrgyz Republic Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kyrgyz-republic/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}