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Canada Net migration rate 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net migration rate in Canada stood at 326,204 persons in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 12% from 368,599 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 224,332 persons (up 45% since). The highest value since 1960 was 459,988 persons in 2022, the lowest 34,721 persons in 1961. Canada ranked 5th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: persons · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025

Key facts

What is the latest Net migration rate in Canada?

Net migration rate in Canada stood at 326,204 persons in 2025, according to World Bank.

Is Net migration rate in Canada rising or falling?

The latest value is down 12% from 368,599 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 224,332 persons (up 45% since).

How does Canada rank for Net migration rate?

Canada ranked 5th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

What is the highest Net migration rate on record in Canada?

The highest value since 1960 was 459,988 persons in 2022, the lowest 34,721 persons in 1961.

Metadata for Net migration rate in Canada
IndicatorNet migration rate
CountryCanada
CategoryDemographics
Unitpersons
SourceWorld Bank
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 326,204 persons (2025)

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Source:World Bank — series SM.POP.NETM
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net migration rate — Canada [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/CAN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM?locations=CA

MLA

World Bank. "Net migration rate — Canada." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/CAN. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM?locations=CA.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net migration rate — Canada." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/CAN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM?locations=CA.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_net_migration_rate_can,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net migration rate --- Canada}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/CAN},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM?locations=CA}
}