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
International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 1990–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- 21 Thailand 3.18 million compare
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- 24 Netherlands 2.96 million compare
- 25 Bangladesh 2.91 million compare
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 2.88 million compare
- 27 Singapore 2.84 million compare
More population data for Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 12,711 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,926 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 4.4 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 29.65 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 59.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 41.37 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 13.71 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 5.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 97.67 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 56.67 (2024)
All data for Middle East and North Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
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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