International migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 20.37 million in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
20.37 million
Rank
53rd
of 154 groups
All-time high
25.46 million
in 1990
All-time low
17.62 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG), 1990–2024

010.0M20.0M30.0M1990200720241990: 25.5M1995: 20.1M2000: 19.0M2005: 17.6M2010: 18.2M2015: 17.7M2020: 17.7M2024: 20.4M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) is 20.37 million, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 15.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 25.46 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 17.62 million, in 2005.

That places Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) 53rd out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

International migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 25.46 million
1995 20.14 million -20.9%
2000 18.98 million -5.8%
2005 17.62 million -7.2%
2010 18.23 million +3.5%
2015 17.68 million -3.0%
2020 17.74 million +0.3%
2024 20.37 million +14.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 22.80 million 20.14 million 25.46 million 2
2000s 18.30 million 17.62 million 18.98 million 2
2010s 17.95 million 17.68 million 18.23 million 2
2020s 19.05 million 17.74 million 20.37 million 2

Countries ranked near Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)

  1. 50 Nigeria 1.40 million compare
  2. 51 Chad 1.27 million compare
  3. 52 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.26 million compare
  4. 53 Ireland 1.22 million compare
  5. 54 Ethiopia 1.17 million compare
  6. 55 Uzbekistan 1.15 million compare
  7. 56 Egypt 1.14 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) was 20.37 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
The highest recorded value was 25.46 million in 1990.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
The lowest recorded value was 17.62 million in 2005.
How does Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 53rd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Central and Southern 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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Indicator
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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