International migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions)

Europe (WHO regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 107.74 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
107.74 million
Rank
6th
of 154 groups
All-time high
107.74 million
in 2024
All-time low
61.61 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions), 1990–2024

025.0M50.0M75.0M100.0M1990200720241990: 61.6M1995: 65.7M2000: 67.5M2005: 73.8M2010: 80.2M2015: 85.8M2020: 95.9M2024: 107.7M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions) stood at 107.74 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 25.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions) peaked at 107.74 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 61.61 million, in 1990.

Europe (WHO regions) ranks 6th of 154 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

International migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 61.61 million
1995 65.67 million +6.6%
2000 67.49 million +2.8%
2005 73.82 million +9.4%
2010 80.23 million +8.7%
2015 85.75 million +6.9%
2020 95.95 million +11.9%
2024 107.74 million +12.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 63.64 million 61.61 million 65.67 million 2
2000s 70.66 million 67.49 million 73.82 million 2
2010s 82.99 million 80.23 million 85.75 million 2
2020s 101.84 million 95.95 million 107.74 million 2

Countries ranked near Europe (WHO regions)

  1. 3 Saudi Arabia 13.68 million compare
  2. 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11.85 million compare
  3. 5 France 9.19 million compare
  4. 6 Spain 8.87 million compare
  5. 7 Canada 8.81 million compare
  6. 8 United Arab Emirates 8.16 million compare
  7. 9 Australia 8.11 million compare

See the full ranking of 385 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Europe (WHO regions) was 107.74 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Europe (WHO regions)?
The highest recorded value was 107.74 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Europe (WHO regions)?
The lowest recorded value was 61.61 million in 1990.
How does Europe (WHO regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Europe (WHO regions) ranks 6th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Europe (WHO regions)?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Europe (WHO 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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