International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)
ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC): International migrants, by country of destination was 12.62 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
12.62 million
Rank
79th
of 154 groups
All-time high
14.86 million
in 1990
All-time low
11.08 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) stood at 12.62 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) peaked at 14.86 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 11.08 million, in 2005.
That places ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) 79th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14.86 million | — |
| 1995 | 12.29 million | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 12.45 million | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 11.08 million | -11.0% |
| 2010 | 11.72 million | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 11.19 million | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 11.12 million | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 12.62 million | +13.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.58 million | 12.29 million | 14.86 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.77 million | 11.08 million | 12.45 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 11.45 million | 11.19 million | 11.72 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.87 million | 11.12 million | 12.62 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)
More population data for ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)
- Total population by age 27,961 (2100)
- Total population by age 8,409 (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 5.19 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 14.00 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) was 12.62 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)?
- The highest recorded value was 14.86 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.08 million in 2005.
- How does ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) ranks 79th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC) 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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