International migrants, by country of destination in Asia (UNSDG)
Asia (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 87.54 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Asia (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Asia (UNSDG) is 87.54 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 87.54 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 41.93 million, in 1995.
That places Asia (UNSDG) 10th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 44.21 million | — |
| 1995 | 41.93 million | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 44.29 million | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 48.03 million | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 60.65 million | +26.3% |
| 2015 | 74.27 million | +22.4% |
| 2020 | 80.24 million | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 87.54 million | +9.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43.07 million | 41.93 million | 44.21 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 46.16 million | 44.29 million | 48.03 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 67.46 million | 60.65 million | 74.27 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 83.89 million | 80.24 million | 87.54 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Asia (UNSDG)
More population data for Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 51,610 (2100)
- Total population by age 30,118 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- New internal displacements 38.66 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 35.77 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 Asia (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Asia (UNSDG) was 87.54 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 87.54 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.93 million in 1995.
- How does Asia (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Asia (UNSDG) ranks 10th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Asia (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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