International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)
ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA): International migrants, by country of destination was 12.09 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) is 12.09 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) peaked at 18.97 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 11.61 million, in 2020.
ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) ranks 87th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18.97 million | — |
| 1995 | 18.20 million | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 17.14 million | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 16.50 million | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 15.52 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 13.36 million | -13.9% |
| 2020 | 11.61 million | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 12.09 million | +4.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.59 million | 18.20 million | 18.97 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 16.82 million | 16.50 million | 17.14 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.44 million | 13.36 million | 15.52 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.85 million | 11.61 million | 12.09 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)
More population data for ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)
- Total population by age 3,474 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,922 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 1 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 1 (2025)
- New internal displacements 8,714 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 1.01 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) was 12.09 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)?
- The highest recorded value was 18.97 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.61 million in 2020.
- How does ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) ranks 87th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this ESCAP_North and Central Asia (NCA) 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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