International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries
ESCAP_All countries: International migrants, by country of destination was 66.98 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries stood at 66.98 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries peaked at 66.98 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 47.70 million, in 1995.
That places ESCAP_All countries 14th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 50.74 million | — |
| 1995 | 47.70 million | -6.0% |
| 2000 | 48.80 million | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 49.67 million | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 53.98 million | +8.7% |
| 2015 | 57.19 million | +6.0% |
| 2020 | 61.47 million | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 66.98 million | +9.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 49.22 million | 47.70 million | 50.74 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 49.23 million | 48.80 million | 49.67 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 55.58 million | 53.98 million | 57.19 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 64.22 million | 61.47 million | 66.98 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP_All countries
More population data for ESCAP_All countries
- Total population by age 47,399 (2100)
- Total population by age 31,538 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- New internal displacements 34.97 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 21.52 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_All countries was 66.98 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_All countries?
- The highest recorded value was 66.98 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_All countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.70 million in 1995.
- How does ESCAP_All countries rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ESCAP_All countries ranks 14th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ESCAP_All countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this ESCAP_All countries 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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