International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
Eastern Asia (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 6.93 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) is 6.93 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 34.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 6.93 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.63 million, in 1990.
That places Eastern Asia (UNSDG) 116th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.63 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.04 million | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 2.56 million | +25.8% |
| 2005 | 3.11 million | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 3.80 million | +22.0% |
| 2015 | 5.15 million | +35.7% |
| 2020 | 6.50 million | +26.1% |
| 2024 | 6.93 million | +6.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.83 million | 1.63 million | 2.04 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.84 million | 2.56 million | 3.11 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.48 million | 3.80 million | 5.15 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 6.72 million | 6.50 million | 6.93 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 compare
- 114 Estonia 203,046 compare
- 115 Cyprus 202,062 compare
- 116 Malta 199,466 compare
- 117 Mauritania 195,937 compare
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 194,816 compare
- 119 Turkmenistan 193,763 compare
More population data for Eastern Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 5,931 (2100)
- Total population by age 16,252 (2023)
- New internal displacements 3.66 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 222,020 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Asia (UNSDG) was 6.93 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 6.93 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.63 million in 1990.
- How does Eastern Asia (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Eastern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 116th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eastern Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this 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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