Europe (WHO regions) vs Spain: International migrants, by country of destination

Europe (WHO regions)
107.74 million
in 2024
Spain
8.87 million
in 2024
Europe (WHO regions) rank
6th
Spain rank
6th

International migrants, by country of destination over time

  • Europe (WHO regions)
  • Spain
025.0M50.0M75.0M100.0M199020072024

How they compare

Europe (WHO regions) currently reports 107.74 million against 8.87 million in Spain, a difference of 98.87 million.

That makes Europe (WHO regions)'s figure about 12.1 times Spain's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Europe (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.

Europe (WHO regions) ranks 6th and Spain ranks 6th of 154 groups.

Europe (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe (WHO regions) Spain Difference Ahead
1990s 63.64 million 1.04 million 62.61 million Europe (WHO regions)
2000s 70.66 million 3.20 million 67.46 million Europe (WHO regions)
2010s 82.99 million 6.09 million 76.91 million Europe (WHO regions)
2020s 101.84 million 8.01 million 93.83 million Europe (WHO regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, Europe (WHO regions) or Spain?
Europe (WHO regions), at 107.74 million against 8.87 million in Spain as of 2024.
What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between Europe (WHO regions) and Spain?
98.87 million, with Europe (WHO regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO regions) and Spain?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Europe (WHO regions) and Spain rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
Europe (WHO regions) ranks 6th 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