China vs Mexico: Migration origin destination
China
1,569
in 2024
Mexico
2,262
in 2024
China rank
38th
Mexico rank
35th
Migration origin destination over time
- China
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 2,262 against 1,569 in China, a difference of 693.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.4 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was China ahead.
China ranks 38th and Mexico ranks 35th of 66 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 383.5 | 12 | 371.5 | China |
| 2000s | 512 | 13 | 499 | China |
| 2010s | 750 | 16.5 | 733.5 | China |
| 2020s | 1,296 | 1,145 | 151 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migration origin destination, China or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 2,262 against 1,569 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migration origin destination between China and Mexico?
- 693, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Mexico?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do China and Mexico rank globally for migration origin destination?
- China ranks 38th and Mexico ranks 35th of 66 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migration origin destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.