International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries
(SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries: International migrants, by country of destination was 44.54 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries is 44.54 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries peaked at 44.54 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.62 million, in 1990.
(SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries ranks 28th of 154 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 13.62 million | — |
| 1995 | 14.37 million | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 15.84 million | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 19.00 million | +20.0% |
| 2010 | 28.17 million | +48.3% |
| 2015 | 37.97 million | +34.8% |
| 2020 | 40.04 million | +5.4% |
| 2024 | 44.54 million | +11.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.99 million | 13.62 million | 14.37 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 17.42 million | 15.84 million | 19.00 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 33.07 million | 28.17 million | 37.97 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 42.29 million | 40.04 million | 44.54 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries
- 25 Bangladesh 2.91 million compare
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 2.88 million compare
- 27 Singapore 2.84 million compare
- 28 Switzerland 2.77 million compare
- 29 South Africa 2.63 million compare
- 30 Sudan 2.40 million compare
- 31 Belgium 2.35 million compare
More population data for (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries
- Total population by age 13,152 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,486 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 6.02 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 26.61 million (2025)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries was 44.54 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries?
- The highest recorded value was 44.54 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.62 million in 1990.
- How does (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries ranks 28th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ESCWA_Arab countries 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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