Migration rate in Somalia
In 2025, the migration rate (number of immigrants minus emigrants, per 1,000 population) in Somalia was 0.6 ‰, down from 1.4 ‰ in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Somalia with other economies below.
Migration rate
Net number of migrants (immigrants minus emigrants) per 1,000 population
Somalia
| Year | ‰ |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.6 |
| 2024 | 1.4 |
| 2023 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | -5.2 |
| 2021 | 2.1 |
| 2020 | 4.6 |
| 2019 | 3.3 |
| 2018 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | 2.6 |
| 2016 | 8.6 |
| 2015 | -1.2 |
| 2014 | 0.5 |
| 2013 | 1.6 |
| 2012 | -4.2 |
| 2011 | -26.4 |
| 2010 | -7.2 |
| 2009 | -8.5 |
| 2008 | -8.7 |
| 2007 | 0.7 |
| 2006 | -6.1 |
| 2005 | -0.6 |
| 2004 | 1.7 |
| 2003 | 3.3 |
| 2002 | 1.3 |
| 2001 | 4.4 |
| 2000 | 6.1 |
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About this indicator
This indicator measures the net migration rate, representing the difference between the number of immigrants entering a territory and the number of emigrants leaving it, expressed per 1,000 inhabitants. By capturing this net flow, the metric identifies whether a population is growing or shrinking due to migratory movements rather than natural change (births and deaths).
As a significant driver of demographic change, migration can rapidly influence the size and composition of the labor force. Positive migration often helps mitigate the effects of an aging domestic population by bolstering the working-age cohort. Conversely, negative migration may signal a loss of human capital, potentially reducing the economy's capacity for long-term growth.
As a significant driver of demographic change, migration can rapidly influence the size and composition of the labor force. Positive migration often helps mitigate the effects of an aging domestic population by bolstering the working-age cohort. Conversely, negative migration may signal a loss of human capital, potentially reducing the economy's capacity for long-term growth.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.