International migrants, by country of destination in Central America (UNSDG)
Central America (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 3.12 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
3.12 million
Rank
137th
of 154 groups
All-time high
3.12 million
in 2024
All-time low
1.10 million
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Central America (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Central America (UNSDG) recorded 3.12 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 61.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Central America (UNSDG) peaked at 3.12 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.10 million, in 2000.
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 137th of 154 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Central America (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.84 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.30 million | -29.3% |
| 2000 | 1.10 million | -15.6% |
| 2005 | 1.37 million | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 1.74 million | +27.2% |
| 2015 | 1.94 million | +11.3% |
| 2020 | 2.44 million | +26.1% |
| 2024 | 3.12 million | +27.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.57 million | 1.30 million | 1.84 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.23 million | 1.10 million | 1.37 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.84 million | 1.74 million | 1.94 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.78 million | 2.44 million | 3.12 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central America (UNSDG)
- 134 Namibia 116,035 compare
- 135 Trinidad and Tobago 113,478 compare
- 136 Morocco 111,069 compare
- 137 Iceland 98,818 compare
- 138 Afghanistan 98,110 compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 compare
- 140 Guatemala 92,732 compare
More population data for Central America (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 2,142 (2100)
- Total population by age 828.28 (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 279,220 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 1.12 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Central America (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Central America (UNSDG) was 3.12 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Central America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 3.12 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Central America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.10 million in 2000.
- How does Central America (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Central America (UNSDG) ranks 137th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Central America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central America (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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