Micronesia, Federated States of Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Micronesia, Federated States of's net migration was -1,125 in 2025, ranked 107th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Micronesia, Federated States of's net migration stood at -1,125 in 2025, a decline of +21 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -1,087 by 2026. Micronesia, Federated States of ranked 107th globally.
Micronesia, Federated States of, recorded a net migration of -1,125.00 in 2025, ranking 107th globally, indicating more people left the country than arrived. This continues a long-standing pattern of outward migration, which sharply intensified over the decades since the early 1960s when net migration was positive at 193.00. The lowest point occurred in 2007, with a net loss of 3,109.00 individuals, reflecting deepening emigration pressures. While the 2025 figure shows some stabilization compared to the all-time trough, it remains well below the peak observed in 1962. Micronesia’s migration trend aligns with peer regions such as French Polynesia, which reported a net migration of -1,199.00, and St. Martin (French part) at -1,170.00, suggesting common regional drivers including limited economic opportunities and climate vulnerability. Persistent outflows are likely to continue unless structural challenges related to employment, infrastructure, and environmental resilience are addressed. Sustained investment in local development and regional cooperation could alter this trajectory in the coming decades.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | -1,050 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | -1,068 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -1,087 | - | - |
| 2025 | -1,125 | −21 | #107 |
| 2024 | -1,104 | +30 | #107 |
| 2023 | -1,134 | +25 | #95 |
| 2022 | -1,159 | +31 | #89 |
| 2021 | -1,190 | −510 | #98 |
| 2020 | -680 | +680 | #97 |
| 2019 | -1,360 | −79 | #103 |
| 2018 | -1,281 | +0 | #97 |
| 2017 | -1,281 | +65 | #97 |
| 2016 | -1,346 | +67 | #95 |
| 2015 | -1,413 | +67 | #105 |
| 2014 | -1,480 | +79 | #100 |
| 2013 | -1,559 | +72 | #97 |
| 2012 | -1,631 | +86 | #97 |
| 2011 | -1,717 | +81 | #96 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Micronesia, Federated States of 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
Micronesia, Federated States of's net migration was -1,125 in 2025. Ranked 107th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Micronesia, Federated States of's net migration peaked at 193 in 1960.
The lowest net migration in Micronesia, Federated States of was -3,109 in 2007.
Micronesia, Federated States of ranks 107th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Micronesia, Federated States of's net migration is projected to reach -1,087 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Micronesia, Federated States of in 2025 was -1,125. This ranks 107th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_micronesia-federated-states-of_net-migration,
title = {Micronesia, Federated States of Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/micronesia-federated-states-of/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}