International migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)

Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 21.82 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
21.82 million
Rank
52nd
of 154 groups
All-time high
21.82 million
in 2024
All-time low
15.10 million
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 1990–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M1990200720241990: 19.9M1995: 18.8M2000: 17.1M2005: 15.9M2010: 15.1M2015: 17.3M2020: 20.4M2024: 21.8M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) stood at 21.82 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 21.82 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.10 million, in 2010.

Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 52nd of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

International migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 19.88 million
1995 18.79 million -5.5%
2000 17.07 million -9.1%
2005 15.87 million -7.0%
2010 15.10 million -4.8%
2015 17.34 million +14.8%
2020 20.44 million +17.9%
2024 21.82 million +6.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 19.33 million 18.79 million 19.88 million 2
2000s 16.47 million 15.87 million 17.07 million 2
2010s 16.22 million 15.10 million 17.34 million 2
2020s 21.13 million 20.44 million 21.82 million 2

Countries ranked near Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)

  1. 49 Brazil 1.41 million compare
  2. 50 Nigeria 1.40 million compare
  3. 51 Chad 1.27 million compare
  4. 52 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.26 million compare
  5. 53 Ireland 1.22 million compare
  6. 54 Ethiopia 1.17 million compare
  7. 55 Uzbekistan 1.15 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 21.82 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
The highest recorded value was 21.82 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
The lowest recorded value was 15.10 million in 2010.
How does Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 52nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) 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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