International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG)
Northern Europe (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 18.46 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG) stood at 18.46 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG) peaked at 18.46 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.59 million, in 1990.
Northern Europe (UNSDG) ranks 58th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.59 million | — |
| 1995 | 7.18 million | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 7.90 million | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 9.60 million | +21.5% |
| 2010 | 11.88 million | +23.7% |
| 2015 | 13.87 million | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 16.16 million | +16.5% |
| 2024 | 18.46 million | +14.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.89 million | 6.59 million | 7.18 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.75 million | 7.90 million | 9.60 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.87 million | 11.88 million | 13.87 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 17.31 million | 16.16 million | 18.46 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Northern Europe (UNSDG)
- 55 Uzbekistan 1.15 million compare
- 56 Egypt 1.14 million compare
- 57 Taiwan, China 1.14 million compare
- 58 Portugal 1.13 million compare
- 59 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1.09 million compare
- 60 Belarus 1.05 million compare
- 61 Czechia 1.03 million compare
More population data for Northern Europe (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 1,185 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,065 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 12 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 12 (2025)
- New internal displacements 1,102 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 3,700 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Europe (UNSDG) was 18.46 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Northern Europe (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 18.46 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Northern Europe (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.59 million in 1990.
- How does Northern Europe (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Northern Europe (UNSDG) ranks 58th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Northern Europe (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern Europe (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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