International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 52.19 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
52.19 million
Rank
22nd
of 154 groups
All-time high
52.19 million
in 2024
All-time low
20.68 million
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) is 52.19 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) peaked at 52.19 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 20.68 million, in 1995.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 22nd of 154 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.78 million | — |
| 1995 | 20.68 million | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 22.25 million | +7.6% |
| 2005 | 24.54 million | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 34.63 million | +41.1% |
| 2015 | 44.13 million | +27.4% |
| 2020 | 45.81 million | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 52.19 million | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.23 million | 20.68 million | 23.78 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 23.40 million | 22.25 million | 24.54 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.38 million | 34.63 million | 44.13 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 49.00 million | 45.81 million | 52.19 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
- 19 Japan 3.41 million compare
- 20 Kuwait 3.32 million compare
- 21 Thailand 3.18 million compare
- 22 Colombia 3.06 million compare
- 23 Hong Kong, China 3.06 million compare
- 24 Netherlands 2.96 million compare
- 25 Bangladesh 2.91 million compare
More population data for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
- Total population by age 21,559 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,509 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 3.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 30.49 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 50.74 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 28.45 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 19.24 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 5.21 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 95.92 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 42.6 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) was 52.19 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 52.19 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.68 million in 1995.
- How does Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 22nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Mediterranean (WHO 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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