South Korea vs Mexico: International migrants, by country of destination
South Korea
1.81 million
in 2024
Mexico
1.73 million
in 2024
South Korea rank
41st
Mexico rank
43rd
International migrants, by country of destination over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1.81 million against 1.73 million in Mexico, a difference of 85,420.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 41st and Mexico ranks 43rd of 231 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35,609 | 579,782 | 544,173 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 188,085 | 613,988 | 425,902 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 939,134 | 1.02 million | 84,028 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 1.77 million | 1.53 million | 236,830 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, South Korea or Mexico?
- South Korea, at 1.81 million against 1.73 million in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between South Korea and Mexico?
- 85,420, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
- South Korea ranks 41st and Mexico ranks 43rd of 231 countries.
- 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.