International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion
(SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion: International migrants, by country of destination was 9.38 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion is 9.38 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion peaked at 9.38 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.79 million, in 1990.
That places (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion 103rd out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.79 million | — |
| 1995 | 3.45 million | +23.8% |
| 2000 | 3.85 million | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 4.36 million | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 6.85 million | +57.0% |
| 2015 | 8.12 million | +18.5% |
| 2020 | 8.64 million | +6.4% |
| 2024 | 9.38 million | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.12 million | 2.79 million | 3.45 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.11 million | 3.85 million | 4.36 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.48 million | 6.85 million | 8.12 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 9.01 million | 8.64 million | 9.38 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion
More population data for (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion
- Total population by age 4,813 (2100)
- Total population by age 675.23 (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 3.38 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 9.25 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_Mashreq subregion?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion was 9.38 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion?
- The highest recorded value was 9.38 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.79 million in 1990.
- How does (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion ranks 103rd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ESCWA_Mashreq subregion 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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