International migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America
ECLAC_Latin America: International migrants, by country of destination was 16.15 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America is 16.15 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 102.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America peaked at 16.15 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.55 million, in 2000.
ECLAC_Latin America ranks 69th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.38 million | — |
| 1995 | 5.78 million | -9.5% |
| 2000 | 5.55 million | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 6.02 million | +8.5% |
| 2010 | 7.17 million | +19.0% |
| 2015 | 7.97 million | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 13.05 million | +63.8% |
| 2024 | 16.15 million | +23.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.08 million | 5.78 million | 6.38 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.78 million | 5.55 million | 6.02 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.57 million | 7.17 million | 7.97 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 14.60 million | 13.05 million | 16.15 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ECLAC_Latin America
- 66 Syrian Arab Republic 896,042 compare
- 67 Denmark 847,475 compare
- 68 Bahrain 840,202 compare
- 69 Ecuador 747,749 compare
- 70 Burkina Faso 739,820 compare
- 71 Dominican Republic 738,667 compare
- 72 Serbia 712,550 compare
More population data for ECLAC_Latin America
- Total population by age 6,460 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,735 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 10 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 10 (2025)
- New internal displacements 4.80 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.22 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ECLAC_Latin America was 16.15 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ECLAC_Latin America?
- The highest recorded value was 16.15 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ECLAC_Latin America?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.55 million in 2000.
- How does ECLAC_Latin America rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ECLAC_Latin America ranks 69th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ECLAC_Latin America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this ECLAC_Latin America 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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