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In 2026, Australia sees net immigration of 131,706 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 8.1 million, about 30% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 9.1 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+131,706
Net migration rate
+4.8 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
8,111,404
Australia experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 30% of the population.