International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)
ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION): International migrants, by country of destination was 41.35 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) is 41.35 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) peaked at 41.35 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12.15 million, in 1990.
That places ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) 29th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12.15 million | — |
| 1995 | 13.85 million | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 15.59 million | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 18.95 million | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 27.92 million | +47.4% |
| 2015 | 37.38 million | +33.9% |
| 2020 | 38.51 million | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 41.35 million | +7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.00 million | 12.15 million | 13.85 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 17.27 million | 15.59 million | 18.95 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 32.65 million | 27.92 million | 37.38 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 39.93 million | 38.51 million | 41.35 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 2.88 million compare
- 27 Singapore 2.84 million compare
- 28 Switzerland 2.77 million compare
- 29 South Africa 2.63 million compare
- 30 Sudan 2.40 million compare
- 31 Belgium 2.35 million compare
- 32 Qatar 2.34 million compare
More population data for ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)
- Total population by age 6,558 (2100)
- Total population by age 485.73 (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 3.71 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 14.07 million (2025)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) was 41.35 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)?
- The highest recorded value was 41.35 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.15 million in 1990.
- How does ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) ranks 29th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this ESCAP_Other Area (OTH_REGION) 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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