India saw nearly 17.8 million people emigrating out of the country in 2020. On the other hand, about 4.5 million people immigrated into the country that year. Emigration from India grew significantly in the last few decades.
Number of emigrants and immigrants in India from 1995 to 2020
(in million)
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International Organization for Migration. (April 28, 2024). Number of emigrants and immigrants in India from 1995 to 2020 (in million) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1377889/india-number-of-emigrants-and-immigrants/
International Organization for Migration. "Number of emigrants and immigrants in India from 1995 to 2020 (in million)." Chart. April 28, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1377889/india-number-of-emigrants-and-immigrants/
International Organization for Migration. (2024). Number of emigrants and immigrants in India from 1995 to 2020 (in million). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1377889/india-number-of-emigrants-and-immigrants/
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