International migrants, by country of destination in Russia
Russia: International migrants, by country of destination was 7.61 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
7.61 million
World rank
10th
of 231 countries
All-time high
11.93 million
in 1995
All-time low
7.30 million
in 2020
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Russia, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Russia stood at 7.61 million.
That represents a change of down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Russia peaked at 11.93 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 7.30 million, in 2020.
That places Russia 10th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 11.52 million | — |
| 1995 | 11.93 million | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 11.90 million | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 11.67 million | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 11.20 million | -4.0% |
| 2015 | 9.10 million | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 7.30 million | -19.8% |
| 2024 | 7.61 million | +4.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 7.61 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 22.8× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Russia's 7.61 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 17.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.73 million | 11.52 million | 11.93 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.78 million | 11.67 million | 11.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.15 million | 9.10 million | 11.20 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.45 million | 7.30 million | 7.61 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More population data for Russia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0822 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2412 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 133,133 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2976 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.083 (2100)
- Population density 7.72 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.86 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Russia?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Russia was 7.61 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 11.93 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.30 million in 2020.
- How does Russia rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Russia ranks 10th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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