International migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: International migrants, by country of destination was 1.81 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.81 million
World rank
41st
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.81 million
in 2024
All-time low
18,499
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea stood at 1.81 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea peaked at 1.81 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18,499, in 1990.
That places Republic of Korea 41st out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 18,499 | — |
| 1995 | 52,719 | +185.0% |
| 2000 | 144,426 | +174.0% |
| 2005 | 231,744 | +60.5% |
| 2010 | 566,098 | +144.3% |
| 2015 | 1.31 million | +131.8% |
| 2020 | 1.72 million | +31.3% |
| 2024 | 1.81 million | +5.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35,609 | 18,499 | 52,719 | 2 |
| 2000s | 188,085 | 144,426 | 231,744 | 2 |
| 2010s | 939,134 | 566,098 | 1.31 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.77 million | 1.72 million | 1.81 million | 2 |
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More population data for Republic of Korea
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.17 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3601 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.4% (2100)
- Population density 223.86 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 599,530 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.4% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate -0.0908 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Republic of Korea was 1.81 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.81 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,499 in 1990.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Republic of Korea ranks 41st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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