International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)

Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 48.09 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
48.09 million
Rank
24th
of 154 groups
All-time high
48.09 million
in 2024
All-time low
17.18 million
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 1990–2024

010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M50.0M1990200720241990: 17.3M1995: 17.2M2000: 18.2M2005: 21.5M2010: 30.8M2015: 40.5M2020: 42.6M2024: 48.1M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) stood at 48.09 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 48.09 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 17.18 million, in 1995.

That places Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) 24th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 17.31 million
1995 17.18 million -0.7%
2000 18.22 million +6.1%
2005 21.46 million +17.8%
2010 30.75 million +43.3%
2015 40.48 million +31.6%
2020 42.58 million +5.2%
2024 48.09 million +13.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 17.24 million 17.18 million 17.31 million 2
2000s 19.84 million 18.22 million 21.46 million 2
2010s 35.62 million 30.75 million 40.48 million 2
2020s 45.34 million 42.58 million 48.09 million 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 48.09 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
The highest recorded value was 48.09 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
The lowest recorded value was 17.18 million in 1995.
How does Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 24th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.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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