International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Europe (UNSDG)
Eastern Europe (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 18.65 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
18.65 million
Rank
57th
of 154 groups
All-time high
22.32 million
in 1990
All-time low
16.16 million
in 2020
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Europe (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Eastern Europe (UNSDG) recorded 18.65 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024.
The figure is up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Europe (UNSDG) peaked at 22.32 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 16.16 million, in 2020.
That places Eastern Europe (UNSDG) 57th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Europe (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22.32 million | — |
| 1995 | 21.71 million | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 20.85 million | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 20.09 million | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 19.39 million | -3.5% |
| 2015 | 17.56 million | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 16.16 million | -8.0% |
| 2024 | 18.65 million | +15.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.01 million | 21.71 million | 22.32 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 20.47 million | 20.09 million | 20.85 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.47 million | 17.56 million | 19.39 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 17.40 million | 16.16 million | 18.65 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Europe (UNSDG)
- 54 Ethiopia 1.17 million compare
- 55 Uzbekistan 1.15 million compare
- 56 Egypt 1.14 million compare
- 57 Taiwan, China 1.14 million compare
- 58 Portugal 1.13 million compare
- 59 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.09 million compare
- 60 Belarus 1.05 million compare
More population data for Eastern Europe (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 2,156 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,096 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 175,841 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 3.71 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Europe (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Europe (UNSDG) was 18.65 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Europe (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 22.32 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Europe (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.16 million in 2020.
- How does Eastern Europe (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Eastern Europe (UNSDG) ranks 57th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eastern Europe (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eastern Europe (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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