Population and migration
branch Net migration rate
Per 1 000 inhabitants
  2008
Luxembourg 15.8   15.80 
Switzerland 12.8   12.80 
Slovenia 9.2   9.20 
Norway 9.0   9.00 
Czech Republic 6.9   6.90 
Sweden 6.1   6.10 
Denmark 5.3   5.30 
Austria 4.1   4.10 
Iceland 3.6   3.60 
United States 2.9   2.90 
Finland 2.6   2.60 
Israel 1.8   1.80 
Russian Federation 1.8   1.80 
Netherlands 1.6   1.60 
Slovak Republic 1.3   1.30 
France 1.2   1.20 
New Zealand 0.9   0.90 
Poland -0.4  -0.40  
Estonia -0.6  -0.60  
Australia ..    
Belgium ..    
Canada ..    
Germany ..    
Greece ..    
Hungary ..    
Ireland ..    
Italy ..    
Japan ..    
Portugal ..    
Spain ..    
Turkey ..    
United Kingdom ..    
Chile ..    

Definition

Net migration is defined as the total number of immigrant nationals and foreigners minus the total of emigrant foreigners and nationals. Arrivals and departures for purposes such as tourism and business travel are not included in the statistics.

The net migration rate is expressed per 1000 inhabitants. The three-year averages referred to concern the years 2006 to 2008 (end of period); and 1995 to 1997 (beginning of period).

For more statistics on economic, environmental and social issues visit online the OECD Factbook 2010.