International migrants, by country of destination in Northern America (UNSDG)
Northern America (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 61.21 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Northern America (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Northern America (UNSDG) is 61.21 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Northern America (UNSDG) peaked at 61.21 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 27.54 million, in 1990.
That places Northern America (UNSDG) 16th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Northern America (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 27.54 million | — |
| 1995 | 33.40 million | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 40.36 million | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 45.66 million | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 51.01 million | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 56.02 million | +9.8% |
| 2020 | 58.83 million | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 61.21 million | +4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30.47 million | 27.54 million | 33.40 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 43.01 million | 40.36 million | 45.66 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 53.51 million | 51.01 million | 56.02 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 60.02 million | 58.83 million | 61.21 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Northern America (UNSDG)
More population data for Northern America (UNSDG)
- 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 Northern America (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Northern America (UNSDG) was 61.21 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Northern America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 61.21 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Northern America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.54 million in 1990.
- How does Northern America (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Northern America (UNSDG) ranks 16th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Northern America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern America (UNSDG) 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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