International migrants, by country of destination in North America (World Bank regions)
North America (World Bank regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 61.20 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in North America (World Bank regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
North America (World Bank regions) recorded 61.20 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in North America (World Bank regions) peaked at 61.20 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27.53 million, in 1990.
North America (World Bank regions) ranks 17th of 154 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in North America (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.53 million | — |
| 1995 | 33.40 million | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 40.35 million | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 45.65 million | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 51.00 million | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 56.01 million | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 58.82 million | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 61.20 million | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.46 million | 27.53 million | 33.40 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 43.00 million | 40.35 million | 45.65 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 53.51 million | 51.00 million | 56.01 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 60.01 million | 58.82 million | 61.20 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near North America (World Bank regions)
More population data for North America (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 5,559 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,842 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- New internal displacements 804,745 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 44,441 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in North America (World Bank regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in North America (World Bank regions) was 61.20 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in North America (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 61.20 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in North America (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.53 million in 1990.
- How does North America (World Bank regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- North America (World Bank regions) ranks 17th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in North America (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this North America (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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