Immigration Statistics > Net migration > China (historical data)

Date   Amount    Rank   
2005   -2,058,276    #179   
2000   -785,754    #174   
1995   -829,411    #170   
1990   -367,848    #166   
1985   -241,308    #163   
1980   -491,960    #175   
1975   -997,342    #179   
1970   -5,245    #96   
1965   -665,225    #179   
1960   -230,278    #169   


DEFINITION: Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the total number of immigrants less the annual number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates. To derive estimates of net migration, the United Nations Population Division takes into account the past migration history of a country or area, the migration policy of a country, and the influx of refugees in recent periods. The data to calculate these official estimates come from a variety of sources, including border statistics, administrative records, surveys, and censuses. When no official estimates can be made because of insufficient data, net migration is derived through the balance equation, which is the difference between overall population growth and the natural increase during the 1990-2000 intercensal period."

SOURCE: United Nations Population Division, World Population Prospects 2008. via NationMaster
 
 

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