International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)
ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA): International migrants, by country of destination was 23.54 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) stood at 23.54 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) peaked at 23.54 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.98 million, in 2005.
That places ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) 49th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20.32 million | — |
| 1995 | 16.45 million | -19.0% |
| 2000 | 16.21 million | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 14.98 million | -7.6% |
| 2010 | 15.86 million | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 17.67 million | +11.4% |
| 2020 | 20.49 million | +16.0% |
| 2024 | 23.54 million | +14.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 18.38 million | 16.45 million | 20.32 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 15.60 million | 14.98 million | 16.21 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 16.76 million | 15.86 million | 17.67 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 22.02 million | 20.49 million | 23.54 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)
More population data for ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)
- Total population by age 29,331 (2100)
- Total population by age 9,474 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 3 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 3 (2025)
- New internal displacements 15.35 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 14.65 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) was 23.54 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)?
- The highest recorded value was 23.54 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.98 million in 2005.
- How does ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) ranks 49th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this ESCAP_South and South-West Asia (SSWA) 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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