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.

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.

Census: Number of Migrants: All India data was reported at 314,541,350.000 Person in 2001. This records an increase from the previous number of 232,112,973.000 Person for 1991. Census: Number of Migrants: All India data is updated yearly, averaging 273,327,161.500 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2001, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 314,541,350.000 Person in 2001 and a record low of 232,112,973.000 Person in 1991. Census: Number of Migrants: All India data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

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 statistic shows the number of unauthorized Indian immigrants in the United States from 1990 to 2014. As of 2014, around 500,000 unauthorized immigrants in the United States were from India.

Census: Number of Migrants: Assam: Female data was reported at 6,972,216.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,144,069.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Assam: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 4,144,069.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,972,216.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,329,835.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Assam: 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.GAG001: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by States.

Census: Number of Migrants: Goa data was reported at 1,140,690.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 785,020.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Goa data is updated decadal, averaging 785,020.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,140,690.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 531,602.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Goa 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: 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: 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 2022, almost *** thousand Indian nationals got permanent residence in Canada. Out of this, ** percent were women. Canada is one of the leading countries hosting Indian migrant population.

Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Work or Employment: Lakshadweep data was reported at 6,135.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,824.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Work or Employment: Lakshadweep data is updated decadal, averaging 5,824.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,135.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,632.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Work or Employment: Lakshadweep 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.

As of 2024, there were a total of over *** million Indians living in the USA. Out of this population, over *** million belonged to Persons of Indian origin category.

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.

Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi data was reported at 7,224,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,014,458.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi data is updated decadal, averaging 6,014,458.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,224,514.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 3,723,462.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi 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 total, France welcomed nearly 25,500 Indian immigrants on its territory in 2019. Taking a closer look at the numbers, the most represented age group of Indians in France were aged 25 to 54 years. There were around 3,400 thousand Indian children in France and more than 2,680 15 to 24 year olds in 2019.

Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Others data was reported at 63,502,929.000 Person in 2001. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71,634,631.000 Person for 1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Others data is updated yearly, averaging 67,568,780.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 2001, with 2 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71,634,631.000 Person in 1991 and a record low of 63,502,929.000 Person in 2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Migration Reason: Others data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census of India. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Demographic – Table IN.GAG006: Census of India: Migration: Number of Migrants: by Reason.

In 2023, India witnessed a negative net migration of 486 thousand people. Fluctuations in the migrant population was 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.

Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi: Female data was reported at 3,473,166.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,675,908.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi: Female data is updated decadal, averaging 2,675,908.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,473,166.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 1,720,847.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: Delhi: 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.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.

Delhi had over ** percent of the external migrant population, the highest among all states in India. Himachal Pradesh and Punjab followed it with over * percent share each.