International migrants, by country of destination in China
China: International migrants, by country of destination was 1.64 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
1.64 million
World rank
44th
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.64 million
in 2024
All-time low
518,395
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in China, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in China is 1.64 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in China peaked at 1.64 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 518,395, in 1990.
China ranks 44th of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 518,395 | — |
| 1995 | 610,608 | +17.8% |
| 2000 | 720,915 | +18.1% |
| 2005 | 853,360 | +18.4% |
| 2010 | 1.01 million | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 1.20 million | +18.4% |
| 2020 | 1.42 million | +18.3% |
| 2024 | 1.64 million | +15.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 564,502 | 518,395 | 610,608 | 2 |
| 2000s | 787,138 | 720,915 | 853,360 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.10 million | 1.01 million | 1.20 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.53 million | 1.42 million | 1.64 million | 2 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -12.97 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.66 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.19 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.31 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.1671 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3489 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.7% (2100)
- Population density 67.46 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 15.54 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in China?
- International migrants, by country of destination in China was 1.64 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 518,395 in 1990.
- How does China rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- China ranks 44th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this China 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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