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In 2026, Japan sees net immigration of 128,619 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 3.4 million, about 2.8% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 1.6 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+128,619
Net migration rate
+1.1 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
3,409,529
Japan experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving.