Australia

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Australia Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 131,706 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Australia has gained a cumulative 8.8 million people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+131,706

Net migration rate

+4.8 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+22,217,101

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

275,773

Top year: 2008

Peak emigration

23,833

Lowest year: 1993

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+196009

Per year

In 2026, Australia receives approximately 131,706 net migrants (4.8 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 275,773 in 2008.

Australia experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving.