International migrants, by country of destination in South America (UNSDG)
South America (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 12.58 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in South America (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
South America (UNSDG) recorded 12.58 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 121.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in South America (UNSDG) peaked at 12.58 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.21 million, in 2000.
That places South America (UNSDG) 82nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in South America (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.32 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.24 million | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 4.21 million | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 4.42 million | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 5.20 million | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 5.67 million | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 10.24 million | +80.5% |
| 2024 | 12.58 million | +22.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.28 million | 4.24 million | 4.32 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.32 million | 4.21 million | 4.42 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.44 million | 5.20 million | 5.67 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.41 million | 10.24 million | 12.58 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near South America (UNSDG)
More population data for South America (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 3,971 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,722 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 14 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 14 (2025)
- New internal displacements 2.76 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 7.64 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in South America (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in South America (UNSDG) was 12.58 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in South America (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 12.58 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in South America (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.21 million in 2000.
- How does South America (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- South America (UNSDG) ranks 82nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in South America (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South 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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