International migrants, by country of destination in Mexico
Mexico: International migrants, by country of destination was 1.73 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
1.73 million
World rank
43rd
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.73 million
in 2024
All-time low
458,051
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Mexico, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Mexico stood at 1.73 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Mexico peaked at 1.73 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 458,051, in 1995.
Mexico ranks 43rd of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 701,513 | — |
| 1995 | 458,051 | -34.7% |
| 2000 | 526,172 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 701,803 | +33.4% |
| 2010 | 957,593 | +36.4% |
| 2015 | 1.09 million | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 1.34 million | +22.6% |
| 2024 | 1.73 million | +29.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 579,782 | 458,051 | 701,513 | 2 |
| 2000s | 613,988 | 526,172 | 701,803 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.02 million | 957,593 | 1.09 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.53 million | 1.34 million | 1.73 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More population data for Mexico
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.1 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7936 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 143,772 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.6019 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7222 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.6% (2100)
- Population density 67 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5.55 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Mexico?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Mexico was 1.73 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.73 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 458,051 in 1995.
- How does Mexico rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Mexico ranks 43rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mexico 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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