International migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 32.48 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) is 32.48 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) peaked at 32.48 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 11.53 million, in 1990.
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ranks 32nd of 154 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.53 million | — |
| 1995 | 13.29 million | +15.3% |
| 2000 | 15.90 million | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 18.74 million | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 23.18 million | +23.7% |
| 2015 | 27.03 million | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 30.42 million | +12.5% |
| 2024 | 32.48 million | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.41 million | 11.53 million | 13.29 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 17.32 million | 15.90 million | 18.74 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 25.10 million | 23.18 million | 27.03 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 31.45 million | 30.42 million | 32.48 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
More population data for East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 14,681 (2100)
- Total population by age 20,413 (2023)
- New internal displacements 19.65 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 5.86 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) was 32.48 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 32.48 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.53 million in 1990.
- How does East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ranks 32nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) 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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