International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 52.26 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) stood at 52.26 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) peaked at 52.26 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21.67 million, in 1995.
Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 21st of 154 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.81 million | — |
| 1995 | 21.67 million | -9.0% |
| 2000 | 23.53 million | +8.6% |
| 2005 | 26.08 million | +10.8% |
| 2010 | 36.16 million | +38.7% |
| 2015 | 45.78 million | +26.6% |
| 2020 | 46.80 million | +2.2% |
| 2024 | 52.26 million | +11.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.74 million | 21.67 million | 23.81 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 24.81 million | 23.53 million | 26.08 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 40.97 million | 36.16 million | 45.78 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 49.53 million | 46.80 million | 52.26 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
More population data for Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 19,712 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,632 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- New internal displacements 17.44 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 21.80 million (2025)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
All data for Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) was 52.26 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 52.26 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.67 million in 1995.
- How does Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions) ranks 21st out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Middle East and North Africa (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Middle East and North Africa (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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