In 2024, India witnessed a negative net migration of 630 thousand people. Fluctuations in the migrant population were seen over the years from 2016 onward in the country. A negative net migration rate indicates that more people are leaving a region than are moving in.

India saw nearly **** million people emigrating out of the country in 2020. On the other hand, about *** million people immigrated into the country that year. Emigration from India grew significantly in the last few decades.

The migration rate within India between 2020 and 2021 was almost ** percent. This means, between July 2020 and June 2021, about **** percent of the population in the rural areas of the country were migrants, while this was about ** percent for the population in urban areas. During the same time period, there was a much higher share of migrants among females than males in the country.

Historical dataset showing India immigration statistics by year from 1960 to 2015.

Census: Number of Migrants: Punjab data was reported at 13,735,616.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,189,438.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Punjab data is updated decadal, averaging 9,189,438.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13,735,616.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 6,960,431.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Punjab data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

This dataset provides a comprehensive look at population and migration trends in five South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, covering the years 1960 to 2023. The data is sourced directly from the World Bank API and contains detailed statistics on total population and net migration for each year.

This dataset is ideal for:

• Time-series analysis to study population trends over six decades.
• Migration studies to assess policy impacts and demographic shifts.
• Data visualization for dashboards and presentations.
• Machine learning applications in predictive analytics.

Columns: - Country: Name of the country. - Year: Year of the recorded data. - Total Population: The total population of the country. - Net Migration: Net migration balance (positive for immigration surplus, negative for emigration surplus).

Key Insights: - Afghanistan: Significant migration shifts due to conflicts and crises. - India: Continuous population growth with varying migration trends. - Bangladesh: A history of large emigration and its impact on demographics. - Pakistan: Migration surpluses in some years and large outflows in others. - Sri Lanka: Gradual population growth and consistent emigration patterns.

Data on the immigrant population by place of birth, period of immigration, gender and age for the population in private households in Canada.

Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data was reported at 57,376,776.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,715,711.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data is updated decadal, averaging 41,715,711.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57,376,776.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 25,462,420.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

In financial year 2023, it is estimated that almost 93 thousand more Indians migrated to Australia than emigrated, This marked the highest net overseas migration from India within the measured period.

In the year 2022, *** thousand people were estimated to have migrated to Delhi. This was a decrease from 2021. Migration contributed more to Delhi's population growth than the number of births, standing at *** thousand.

This table contains 25 series, with data for years 1955 - 2013 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...) Last permanent residence (25 items: Total immigrants; France; Great Britain; Total Europe ...).

Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Work or Employment: Kerala: Female data was reported at 154,671.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 136,067.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Work or Employment: Kerala: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 143,777.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 154,671.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 136,067.000 Person in 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Work or Employment: Kerala: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG007: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by Reason: Work or Employment.

Census: Number of Migrants: Andhra Pradesh data was reported at 38,360,644.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 23,461,895.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Andhra Pradesh data is updated decadal, averaging 23,461,895.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 38,360,644.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 19,624,911.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Andhra Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

Census: Number of Migrants: Rajasthan data was reported at 7,224,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16,385,715.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Rajasthan data is updated decadal, averaging 12,666,382.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16,385,715.000 Person in 03-01-2001 and a record low of 7,224,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011. Census: Number of Migrants: Rajasthan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

As of May 2024, a total of *** million Indian migrants were estimated to live in the United States of America, followed by over ***** million in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). India has over ** million overseas Indians living across the world.

Migration in India report was published for the first time along with annual PLFS exercise to provide details with respect to migrants in the country. The report covers the period from July to June 2020-2021. Migrants have been defined as those whose last usual place of residence is different from the present place of enumeration. Usual place of residence is the place (village/town) where the person stayed continuously for a period of 6 months or more or intends to stay for 6 months or more. The percentage distribution of migrants by reasons for migration has been compiled in this dataset.

Census: Number of Migrants: Tamil Nadu data was reported at 31,274,107.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,824,383.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Tamil Nadu data is updated decadal, averaging 15,824,383.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31,274,107.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 13,430,472.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Tamil Nadu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

Georgia Immigrants: India data was reported at 3,015.000 Person in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,686.000 Person for 2017. Georgia Immigrants: India data is updated yearly, averaging 1,215.000 Person from Dec 2012 (Median) to 2018, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,015.000 Person in 2018 and a record low of 679.000 Person in 2014. Georgia Immigrants: India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Statistics Office of Georgia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Georgia – Table GE.G002: Migration.

Description:

This comprehensive dataset provides a historical overview of India's key statistical indicators across multiple domains. The data has been sourced from https://www.macrotrends.net, which aggregates information from reputable sources like the United Nations (UN), World Bank, and other authoritative organizations.

Contents:

1. Population: Demographic data including population size, growth rates, and age distribution.
2. Economy: Economic indicators such as GDP, GDP per capita, inflation rates, and employment figures.
3. Trade: Information on imports, exports, trade balances, and international trade partnerships.
4. Health: Health-related statistics encompassing life expectancy, disease prevalence, and healthcare infrastructure.
5. Education: Educational metrics including literacy rates, school enrollment, and education expenditure.
6. Development: Human development indices, poverty rates, and access to basic amenities.
7. Labor Force: Labor market statistics comprising employment rates, workforce composition, and wage trends.
8. Environment: Environmental data covering factors like carbon emissions, pollution, and natural resource usage.
9. Crime: Crime rates and trends, including various types of criminal activities.
10. Immigration: Information on immigration patterns, citizenship, and foreign-born populations.
11. Other: Miscellaneous data on various aspects of India's socio-economic landscape.

Disclaimer and Terms of Use:

The historical data provided in this dataset is intended solely for informational purposes and is not meant for trading purposes or as financial advice. Neither Macrotrends LLC nor any of our information providers will be liable for any damages relating to your use of the data provided. Users are encouraged to verify the data's accuracy and refer to the original sources for any critical decisions or analyses.

The number of immigrants from Bangladesh in 2020 stood at over *********** making it the highest international migrant stock in India. However, the number has declined significantly since 1990. Pakistani migrants constituted the second-highest international migrant stock at over *********** people. The total number of international migrants represented *** percent of the total population of India.