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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

In total, France welcomed nearly ****** 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 ***** thousand Indian children in France and more than ***** 15 to 24 year olds in 2019.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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 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.

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.

Census: Number of Migrants: West Bengal data was reported at 33,448,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 25,097,629.000 Person for 03-01-2001. Census: Number of Migrants: West Bengal data is updated decadal, averaging 25,097,629.000 Person from Mar 1991 (Median) to 03-01-2011, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 33,448,472.000 Person in 03-01-2011 and a record low of 17,870,781.000 Person in 03-01-1991. Census: Number of Migrants: West Bengal 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 2024, over ** million Indians were living across the world. Of this population, over ** million were non-resident Indians (NRIs) and the rest were persons of Indian origin (PIO). Indians form the largest diaspora in the world.  Non-Resident Indians An NRI is an Indian citizen living abroad indefinitely for employment, education, business, or other reasons. If an individual spends less than *** days in a financial year in India, they qualify as an NRI. NRIs can vote in India if they are physically present in their constituency during the voting period. However, NRIs are subject to different tax and investment regulations than Indian citizens. Persons of Indian Origin Persons of Indian origin refer to people who at some point held Indian citizenship or have Indian ancestry, with some exceptions. The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is granted as a lifelong and multipurpose visa to people of Indian origin. It does not confer political rights, but those with this visa enjoy parity with NRIs in economic, financial, and educational benefits such as the acquisition of property (with exceptions), admission to educational institutions, and eligibility for certain housing schemes.

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.