International migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions)
South Asia (World Bank regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 8.34 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions) is 8.34 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions) peaked at 8.60 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 7.34 million, in 2015.
South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 108th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 8.60 million | — |
| 1995 | 8.55 million | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 8.20 million | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 7.82 million | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 7.67 million | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 7.34 million | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 7.70 million | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 8.34 million | +8.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.57 million | 8.55 million | 8.60 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.01 million | 7.82 million | 8.20 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.50 million | 7.34 million | 7.67 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 8.02 million | 7.70 million | 8.34 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (World Bank regions)
- 105 Armenia 274,645 compare
- 106 Palestine, State of 272,481 compare
- 107 Algeria 259,458 compare
- 108 Zambia 249,205 compare
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
- 110 Gambia 236,137 compare
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 compare
More population data for South Asia (World Bank regions)
- Total population by age 19,395 (2100)
- Total population by age 7,661 (2023)
- New internal displacements 1.47 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 6.38 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in South Asia (World Bank regions) was 8.34 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.60 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.34 million in 2015.
- How does South Asia (World Bank regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 108th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Asia (World Bank regions) 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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