Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) vs Spain: International migrants, by country of destination

Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
155.17 million
in 2024
Spain
8.87 million
in 2024
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) rank
5th
Spain rank
6th

International migrants, by country of destination over time

  • Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
  • Spain
050.0M100.0M150.0M199020072024

How they compare

Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) currently reports 155.17 million against 8.87 million in Spain, a difference of 146.30 million.

That makes Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)'s figure about 17.5 times Spain's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 154 groups.

Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 84.37 million 1.04 million 83.34 million Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
2000s 105.43 million 3.20 million 102.23 million Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
2010s 127.54 million 6.09 million 121.46 million Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)
2020s 148.45 million 8.01 million 140.44 million Europe and Northern America (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) or Spain?
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG), at 155.17 million against 8.87 million in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) and Spain?
146.30 million, with Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) and Spain?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) and Spain rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
Europe and Northern America (UNSDG) ranks 5th and Spain ranks 6th of 154 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
International migrants, by country of destination
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
385 places, 3,080 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed