World Bank Data Shows Ukraine, Oman, Syria Led Net Migration Gains in 2025

World Bank Group data compiled from United Nations Population Division records show Ukraine recorded the highest net migration gain per capita in 2025. 4 percent of the country's estimated 39 million residents. 7 million people. The International Organization for Migration attributed part of the increase to returns by individuals displaced during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

1 percent of its population. 5 million. 6 percent. The United Nations Refugee Agency linked the increase to returns after the fall of the Assad regime in 2024. 4 million. Researcher Anju Mary Paul at NYU Abu Dhabi noted that both high-income and lower-income migrants cited lifestyle and employment factors.

Eastern European countries and small island nations recorded the largest net losses per capita. Economic conditions and employment opportunities were cited by The Borgen Project and The Prague Process as primary drivers for departures from the region. 2 million migrants in 2025. When measured as a share of population, the United States ranked 25th worldwide.