Net migration per 1,000 people (2026)

With 25.68 per 1,000 population in 2026, the Holy See is projected to lead the world in net migration per 1,000 people, followed by Tokelau (16.07 per 1,000 population) and Bonaire (15.94 per 1,000 population). The top 5 is rounded off by Oman (14.06 per 1,000 population) and Saint Barthélemy (12.39 per 1,000 population). Further down, Gibraltar (11.75 per 1,000 population) and Syria (11.55 per 1,000 population) hold the next two spots. The Cayman Islands (11.51 per 1,000 population), Sint Maarten (10.92 per 1,000 population), and Seychelles (10.13 per 1,000 population) round out the top ten. Across the top ten, the Holy See would be 2.5× as high as Seychelles (10.13 per 1,000 population). Four of the top ten are in Caribbean. Among these countries, Oman is projected to see the largest year-over-year change at -32.1%.