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

05.0M10.0M15.0M1990200720241990: 14.9M1995: 12.3M2000: 12.5M2005: 11.1M2010: 11.7M2015: 11.2M2020: 11.1M2024: 12.6M

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

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_SAARC (SAARC), 1990 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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)

  1. 76 Cameroon 642,948 compare
  2. 77 Costa Rica 628,404 compare
  3. 78 Mali 545,323 compare
  4. 79 Ghana 532,286 compare
  5. 80 Croatia 527,831 compare
  6. 81 Finland 514,432 compare
  7. 82 Rwanda 513,316 compare

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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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Indicator
International migrants, by country of destination
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
385 places, 3,080 data points, 1990–2024
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