Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Over 1 Million Indians Renounced Citizenship Since 2019
Many Indians are choosing to give up their Indian citizenship and move to other countries.
Over a million people have done this since 2019.
The number peaked in 2022.
People are moving to about 135 different countries, like the United States and the United Kingdom.
The government says that people often do this for personal reasons.
India does not allow people to have citizenship in two countries at the same time.
Over 1.04 million Indians renounced their citizenship between 2019 and 2024.
The number of Indians renouncing citizenship rose to a peak of 225,620 in 2022.
Indians are immigrating to approximately 135 countries, including the US and UK.
The government states personal convenience as a primary reason for the renunciation.
India does not permit dual citizenship.
- Who
- Indian citizens, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and the Indian government.
- What
- Over 1.04 million Indians renounced their citizenship between 2019-2024.
- When
- The data was presented in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament 2025.
- Where
- Indians are moving to approximately 135 countries globally.
- Why
- Many Indians chose to obtain foreign citizenship for personal convenience.
Government's View
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Reason for Leaving
Government's View
Personal convenience
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- Total Indians renounced citizenship (2019-2024)
- 1,040,860
- Highest year for renunciation
- 2022 (225,620)
- Total Indians renounced citizenship (2011-June 2023)
- 1,750,000
- Countries of immigration
- Approximately 135
- Indians living abroad
- Approximately 13 million
