International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)

Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 17.96 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
17.96 million
Rank
61st
of 154 groups
All-time high
17.96 million
in 2024
All-time low
4.27 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG), 1990–2024

5.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M1990200720241990: 4.3M1995: 5.3M2000: 7.2M2005: 9.2M2010: 12.4M2015: 14.8M2020: 16.7M2024: 18.0M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) is 17.96 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

That represents a change of up 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 17.96 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.27 million, in 1990.

That places Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) 61st out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 4.27 million
1995 5.29 million +24.0%
2000 7.17 million +35.6%
2005 9.15 million +27.7%
2010 12.37 million +35.1%
2015 14.79 million +19.6%
2020 16.74 million +13.2%
2024 17.96 million +7.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.78 million 4.27 million 5.29 million 2
2000s 8.16 million 7.17 million 9.15 million 2
2010s 13.58 million 12.37 million 14.79 million 2
2020s 17.35 million 16.74 million 17.96 million 2

Countries ranked near Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)

  1. 58 Portugal 1.13 million compare
  2. 59 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.09 million compare
  3. 60 Belarus 1.05 million compare
  4. 61 Czechia 1.03 million compare
  5. 62 Norway 1.01 million compare
  6. 63 Kenya 992,536 compare
  7. 64 South Sudan 914,001 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) was 17.96 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
The highest recorded value was 17.96 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
The lowest recorded value was 4.27 million in 1990.
How does Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 61st out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eastern and South-Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Eastern and South-Eastern 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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