International migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA)
Arab States (UNFPA): International migrants, by country of destination was 15.99 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA) stood at 15.99 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA) peaked at 15.99 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.16 million, in 1995.
That places Arab States (UNFPA) 70th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.26 million | — |
| 1995 | 6.16 million | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 6.38 million | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 6.72 million | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 9.73 million | +44.8% |
| 2015 | 12.26 million | +26.0% |
| 2020 | 13.59 million | +10.8% |
| 2024 | 15.99 million | +17.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.21 million | 6.16 million | 6.26 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.55 million | 6.38 million | 6.72 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.99 million | 9.73 million | 12.26 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 14.79 million | 13.59 million | 15.99 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Arab States (UNFPA)
More population data for Arab States (UNFPA)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 6.01 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 26.61 million (2025)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Arab States (UNFPA) was 15.99 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Arab States (UNFPA)?
- The highest recorded value was 15.99 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Arab States (UNFPA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.16 million in 1995.
- How does Arab States (UNFPA) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Arab States (UNFPA) ranks 70th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Arab States (UNFPA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Arab States (UNFPA) 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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