International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)
ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA): International migrants, by country of destination was 11.03 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) recorded 11.03 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) peaked at 11.03 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.64 million, in 1990.
ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) ranks 94th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.64 million | — |
| 1995 | 3.25 million | +23.3% |
| 2000 | 4.61 million | +41.8% |
| 2005 | 6.04 million | +31.1% |
| 2010 | 8.57 million | +41.8% |
| 2015 | 9.63 million | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 10.24 million | +6.3% |
| 2024 | 11.03 million | +7.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.94 million | 2.64 million | 3.25 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.32 million | 4.61 million | 6.04 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.10 million | 8.57 million | 9.63 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 10.64 million | 10.24 million | 11.03 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)
More population data for ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)
- Total population by age 7,754 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,460 (2023)
- New internal displacements 15.93 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 5.56 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) was 11.03 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)?
- The highest recorded value was 11.03 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.64 million in 1990.
- How does ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) ranks 94th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this ESCAP_South-East Asia (SEA) 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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