In 2023, it was estimated that more than four million Brazilians were living outside Brazil. The United States had the largest community, with over two million Brazilian citizens. Portugal was the second country with the largest Brazilian community, namely 513,000 citizens. Brazilians abroad The Brazilian community sought economic opportunities in the United States in the 1980s, leading to the establishment of communities in New York and Boston. Facilitated by the common language and Portugal's favorable laws for the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries, Lisbon became the most popular destination in Europe. This city harbors more than 77,000 Brazilians, with women making up the majority of these. Immigration in Brazil Although more than four million Brazilians live outside of Brazil, the country has had a positive migration rate since 2010, meaning that more people are arriving than leaving. One factor contributing to this is the current humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, which has increased the number of refugees arriving in Brazil each year.

Brazil net migration for 2023 was 6,000, a 6.61% decline from 2022.

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<li>Brazil net migration for 2022 was <strong>6,425</strong>, a <strong>68.47% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Brazil net migration for 2021 was <strong>20,376</strong>, a <strong>64.18% decline</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Brazil net migration for 2020 was <strong>56,880</strong>, a <strong>17.79% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the total number of immigrants less the annual number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates.

In financial year 2023, it is estimated that 11.91 thousand more Brazilians migrated to Australia than emigrated. This marked an increase in net overseas migration from Brazil compared to the previous fiscal year.

Historical chart and dataset showing Brazil immigration statistics by year from 1960 to 2015.

As of 2022, the Brazilian population surveyed reported that the benefit of receiving migrants is greater than the harm caused. More specifically, 43 percent said that immigrants are beneficial to the economy. The benefit to culture was mentioned by 62 percent of the Brazilian respondent, while 49 percent highlighted the positive impact of immigrants on Brazil's cities.

Brazil BR: Net Migration data was reported at -225,510.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -240,059.000 Person for 2023. Brazil BR: Net Migration data is updated yearly, averaging -66,600.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,666.000 Person in 1998 and a record low of -261,539.000 Person in 2010. Brazil BR: Net Migration data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Sum;

In 2014, the migration rate per 1,000 inhabitants in Brazil was estimated at about -0.73. Between 1950 and 2014, the figure dropped by approximately 0.91, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory. From 2014 to 2100, the rate will rise by around 0.59, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.

Abstract The main goal of this paper is to analyze the migration in the north region of Brazil, mainly characterized by the presence of the Amazon. International migrants are analyzed, in particular the cross-border ones, as well as Brazilian migrants. The idea is to observe the real impact of these migrants in the destination place in the Amazon and the role of border towns in this process. Are these international migrants just passing through the border cities or the mentioned cities have enough attractives in order to some of the migrants stay in them? Were they ready to receive a substantial volume of migrants? These migrants come directly from their countries or have prior experience in other Brazilian places? To clarify this, data from demographic census of 2010 and Population Enumerate of 2007 are used to analyze the characteristics of migrants according to their origin, as well as their chosen place of destination. Based on the analysis of this paper, we can see that the profile of the migrants according to their origin is different, and also the place of destination, possibly due to social networks, which play an important role in this process of attraction of migrants in certain areas.

Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: South: Southeast data was reported at 64.233 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.300 % for 2009. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: South: Southeast data is updated yearly, averaging 66.300 % from Sep 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.400 % in 2008 and a record low of 64.233 % in 2011. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: South: Southeast data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAE010: Immigration Rate.

At mid-year 2020, Venezuela was the main country of origin of immigrants in Brazil, as there were about 248,000 Venezuelans in the South American country. Immigrants from Portugal were the second largest foreign community in Brazil.

Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Northeast: South data was reported at 5.472 % in 2011. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.200 % for 2009. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Northeast: South data is updated yearly, averaging 6.000 % from Sep 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.300 % in 2007 and a record low of 5.472 % in 2011. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Northeast: South data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAE010: Immigration Rate.

Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Southeast: North data was reported at 2.524 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.200 % for 2009. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Southeast: North data is updated yearly, averaging 2.200 % from Sep 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.000 % in 2008 and a record low of 1.900 % in 2005. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: Southeast: North data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAE010: Immigration Rate.

Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: South: Central West data was reported at 7.430 % in 2011. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.200 % for 2009. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: South: Central West data is updated yearly, averaging 6.600 % from Sep 2005 (Median) to 2011, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.430 % in 2011 and a record low of 5.900 % in 2005. Brazil Immigration Rate: per 1000 Inhabitants: South: Central West data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Socio and Demographic – Table BR.GAE010: Immigration Rate.

From 2020 to 2022, the number of registered immigrants in Brazil increased each year. However, there was a slight decrease in 2023. In terms of age, the 25-40 age group had the most registrations, with more than 66,000 people registered. The 15-25 age group decreased from about 40,000 to 39,784.

Abstract: A recent immigration of Brazilians to Estonia is evidenced in this paper, presenting the trajectories of immigrants and the emergence of ethnic and technological businesses. The country is located in the heart of the Baltic Sea and promotes qualified immigration, focused on the digital economy. A survey questionnaire was applied to 65 Brazilian respondents living in Estonia, complemented by eight in-depth interviews with Brazilian entrepreneurs and artists who work in the country. Researchers present the characteristics of an emerging immigrant community and possible paths for future immigrants, highlighting aspects of ethnic businesses and interactions between Brazilians and the Estonian culture, their migratory trajectories, difficulties faced and opportunities raised by these immigrants.

As of 2020, 33 percent of Brazilians who emigrated to the United Kingdom did so in search of a better quality of life. Lack of job opportunities in Brazil was the reason for 19 percent of respondents, while 16 percent moved to the UK to join partners or family members.

Abstract This paper aims to build a sociodemographic profile of African immigration to Brazil. It builds on the theory of transnational migration that enables us to analyze transformations arising from the international division of labor as well as from processes that occur within national borders. Methodologically, administrative records of several Brazilian institutions are used: the Federal Police, the National Committee for Refugees and the Annual Report of Social Information of the Secretariat of Labor.

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As of July 2019, it is estimated that over 4,054,000 Venezuelans have left the country and approximately 168,357 have either requested asylum or temporary residency in Brazil, mainly in Roraima state and progressively in the city of Manaus in Amazonas state. Utilising an Area-Based Approach, REACH collected localised information on the situation of Venezuelan asylum seekers and migrants living in host communities and abrigos managed by humanitarian actors in city neighbourhoods across Boa Vista, Pacaraima and Manaus. The aim was to increase the understanding of humanitarian actors of the living conditions, primary needs, vulnerabilities and coping strategies of the asylum seekers and migrants. This study aims to provide a representative overview of the profiles of Venezuelan asylum seekers and migrants living in different geographic locations and shelter settings in Brazil, for the purpose of increasing the understanding of humanitarian actors as to the extent to which the living conditions, needs, and vulnerabilities of Venezuelan households vary between households living in abrigos and those living in host communities, across three cities that are relevant nodes in the Brazilian refugee response: Pacaraima, Boa Vista, and Manaus. The findings indicate that challenges related to accessing services are relatively similar across different locations and shelter settings. The findings indicate that challenges related to accessing services are relatively similar across different locations and shelter settings. Of all services, Venezuelans seem to face the most challenges regarding access to education; findings suggest that a lack of required documents and a limited local capacity are constraining the enrolment of Venezuelan children into local schools. These two factors were also the most likely to pose barriers to accessing social services and healthcare facilities. Difficulties in speaking the local language and long distances to facilities were found to further constrain households' access to services, albeit to a lesser extent.

Geographic coverage

Pacaraima, Boa Vista, and Manaus.

Analysis unit

Household

Universe

Households living in shelters.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

A master list of households resident within each abrigo was requested from the relevant site manager.

The requested dataset required the following fields:
- Tent location (Sector / Tent Number) to facilitate locating selected households;
- Household composition (number of household members, age, sex, focal point y/n);
- Individual and/or Group ID to facilitate secondary data verification to ProGress dataset (if necessary).

The dataset from each abrigo was merged into one master list. Each household within the master dataset was allocated with a consecutive number and households were selected using a random number generator. A total of 1119 households were interviewed.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face interview

In mid- 2020, the international migrant stock of Brazil stood at 1.08 million, the largest value of the period under consideration. Venezuela and Portugal were the main countries of origin of immigrants in Brazil.

ABSTRACT The various forms of migration and mobility are factors that have historically played an important role in the socioeconomic development of a country. Among the different types of migration is the focus of this study: return migration, one of the main events in Brazilian population dynamics in recent decades. Thus, the main purpose of this article is to discuss some relevant theoretical elements for studies on return migration and second, to analyze the direct effect of this type of migration by federated units (FUs) in Brazil over the five-year periods 1986/1991, 1995/2000 and 2005/2010. In this way, it is possible to assess the return of natives to FUs, as well as short-term migration (full return migration). To this end, data was taken from the sample of the Demographic Censuses in 1991, 2000 and 2010 and the digital mesh of Brazilian FUs.