5 Countries with Highest Rates of Emigration

2. Russian Federation

Total number of emigrants from 1990 – 2020: 76,264,378

While oligarchs in Russia can afford a life of opulence and luxury, the same is not true for most Russians living in the country, where standards of living are often surprisingly for a major European power. It would not be surprising to see Russia top this list as ever since its invasion of Ukraine and the ensuring sanctions, younger, more educated and wealthy Russians have been leaving the country in droves.