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China Net migration rate 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net migration rate in China stood at -268,126 persons in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 16% from -318,992 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was -646,941 persons (up 59% since). China ranked 210th 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 China?

Net migration rate in China stood at -268,126 persons in 2025, according to World Bank.

Is Net migration rate in China rising or falling?

The latest value is up 16% from -318,992 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was -646,941 persons (up 59% since).

How does China rank for Net migration rate?

China ranked 210th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

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

Latest value: -268,126 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 — China [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/CHN. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM?locations=CN

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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