International migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 17.18 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) stood at 17.18 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 95.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) peaked at 17.18 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.35 million, in 2000.
That places Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) 64th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.07 million | — |
| 1995 | 6.52 million | -7.8% |
| 2000 | 6.35 million | -2.5% |
| 2005 | 6.86 million | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 8.00 million | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 8.81 million | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 13.97 million | +58.6% |
| 2024 | 17.18 million | +23.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.79 million | 6.52 million | 7.07 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.60 million | 6.35 million | 6.86 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.40 million | 8.00 million | 8.81 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 15.58 million | 13.97 million | 17.18 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
More population data for Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 6,526 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,824 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 10 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 10 (2025)
- New internal displacements 5.10 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.50 million (2025)
All data for Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) was 17.18 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 17.18 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.35 million in 2000.
- How does Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) ranks 64th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank 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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