International migrants, by country of destination in Brunei

Brunei: International migrants, by country of destination was 119,933 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
119,933
World rank
131st
of 231 countries
All-time high
119,933
in 2024
All-time low
73,200
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Brunei, 1990–2024

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1990200720241990: 73.2k1995: 84.7k2000: 96.3k2005: 98.4k2010: 100.6k2015: 102.7k2020: 112.0k2024: 119.9k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Brunei stood at 119,933. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Brunei peaked at 119,933 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 73,200, in 1990.

That places Brunei 131st out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

International migrants, by country of destination in Brunei, year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Brunei, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 73,200 —
1995 84,748 +15.8%
2000 96,296 +13.6%
2005 98,441 +2.2%
2010 100,587 +2.2%
2015 102,733 +2.1%
2020 111,959 +9.0%
2024 119,933 +7.1%

Brunei compared with similar countries

  • Brunei's 119,933 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 36% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
  • Brunei's 119,933 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 2.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 78,974 73,200 84,748 2
2000s 97,368 96,296 98,441 2
2010s 101,660 100,587 102,733 2
2020s 115,946 111,959 119,933 2

Countries ranked near Brunei

  1. 128 Reunion 135,534 compare
  2. 129 French Guiana 130,924 compare
  3. 130 Djibouti 125,996 compare
  4. 132 Guinea 117,416 compare
  5. 133 Botswana 116,402 compare
  6. 134 Namibia 116,035 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Brunei?
International migrants, by country of destination in Brunei was 119,933 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Brunei?
The highest recorded value was 119,933 in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Brunei?
The lowest recorded value was 73,200 in 1990.
How does Brunei rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Brunei ranks 131st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Brunei?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Brunei 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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International migrants, by country of destination
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
385 places, 3,080 data points, 1990–2024
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