International migrants, by country of destination in Ireland
Ireland: International migrants, by country of destination was 1.22 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International migrants, by country of destination in Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Ireland is 1.22 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 51.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Ireland peaked at 1.22 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 227,783, in 1990.
That places Ireland 53rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 227,783 | — |
| 1995 | 247,379 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 376,321 | +52.1% |
| 2005 | 620,579 | +64.9% |
| 2010 | 751,381 | +21.1% |
| 2015 | 802,470 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 951,686 | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 1.22 million | +27.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 237,581 | 227,783 | 247,379 | 2 |
| 2000s | 498,450 | 376,321 | 620,579 | 2 |
| 2010s | 776,926 | 751,381 | 802,470 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.08 million | 951,686 | 1.22 million | 2 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.68 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.4488 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1157 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 5,725 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5372 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1844 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 76.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 217,052 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Ireland?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Ireland was 1.22 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 227,783 in 1990.
- How does Ireland rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Ireland ranks 53rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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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