International migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG)
Americas (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 78.69 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
78.69 million
Rank
11th
of 154 groups
All-time high
78.69 million
in 2024
All-time low
34.78 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG) stood at 78.69 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG) peaked at 78.69 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 34.78 million, in 1990.
Americas (UNSDG) ranks 11th of 154 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34.78 million | — |
| 1995 | 40.12 million | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 46.93 million | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 52.75 million | +12.4% |
| 2010 | 59.26 million | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 65.10 million | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 73.09 million | +12.3% |
| 2024 | 78.69 million | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.45 million | 34.78 million | 40.12 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 49.84 million | 46.93 million | 52.75 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 62.18 million | 59.26 million | 65.10 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 75.89 million | 73.09 million | 78.69 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Americas (UNSDG)
More population data for Americas (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 12,099 (2100)
- Total population by age 7,677 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 5.90 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.54 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Americas (UNSDG) was 78.69 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Americas (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 78.69 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Americas (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.78 million in 1990.
- How does Americas (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Americas (UNSDG) ranks 11th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Americas (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Americas (UNSDG) data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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