Which Countries Are Losing the Most People in 2024?
Migration trends in 2024 reveal that millions of people are leaving their home countries, driven by conflict, economic hardship, political instability, and better opportunities abroad. Net emigration—when more people leave a country than arrive—offers a powerful lens into global social and economic pressures.
Below is the ranking of the top 25 countries with the highest net population loss due to emigration in 2024.
Top 25 Countries by Net Emigration (2024)
| Rank | Country Name | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | -1,401,173 |
| 2 | India | -630,830 |
| 3 | Sudan | -544,257 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | -473,362 |
| 5 | Nepal | -401,282 |
| 6 | China | -318,992 |
| 7 | Turkiye | -275,952 |
| 8 | Poland | -238,062 |
| 9 | Brazil | -225,510 |
| 10 | Russian Federation | -178,042 |
| 11 | Philippines | -160,373 |
| 12 | Jordan | -156,369 |
| 13 | Greece | -122,772 |
| 14 | Uganda | -117,924 |
| 15 | Venezuela, RB | -105,297 |
| 16 | Mexico | -104,581 |
| 17 | Czechia | -86,169 |
| 18 | Zimbabwe | -60,528 |
| 19 | Viet Nam | -59,645 |
| 20 | Mali | -46,880 |
| 21 | Morocco | -46,802 |
| 22 | Afghanistan | -44,089 |
| 23 | Mozambique | -38,940 |
| 24 | Indonesia | -38,469 |
| 25 | Myanmar | -37,979 |
Why Are People Leaving These Countries?
Common Drivers of Emigration:
- Economic hardship: In countries like Pakistan, Sudan, and Bangladesh, limited job opportunities and high inflation drive out-migration.
- Conflict and instability: Sudan, Afghanistan, and Venezuela face political and humanitarian crises.
- Labor migration: In India, Nepal, and the Philippines, millions leave for work abroad, especially in the Middle East and Europe.
- Brain drain: Educated professionals are leaving countries like China, Turkiye, and Poland in search of better wages and freedom.
Global Migration Patterns in 2024
The data highlights a shift in global migration pressure points:
- South Asia leads in sheer numbers, with Pakistan and India at the top.
- Sub-Saharan Africa is seeing growing emigration from Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and Mali.
- Eastern Europe continues to lose skilled workers as wage gaps persist with Western Europe.
- Latin America, particularly Venezuela, Mexico, and Brazil, remains a major migration origin zone.
Impacts of High Net Emigration
- Remittances: Many emigrants send money home, supporting families and national economies.
- Labor shortages: Source countries may face aging populations and skilled worker deficits.
- Policy response: Some governments are launching returnee programs or work-abroad agreements.
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