International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG)
Southern Asia (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 16.46 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
16.46 million
Rank
68th
of 154 groups
All-time high
19.16 million
in 1990
All-time low
13.64 million
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG) is 16.46 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 19.16 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 13.64 million, in 2005.
Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 68th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19.16 million | — |
| 1995 | 15.23 million | -20.5% |
| 2000 | 14.93 million | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 13.64 million | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 14.44 million | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 13.91 million | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 13.91 million | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 16.46 million | +18.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.19 million | 15.23 million | 19.16 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.28 million | 13.64 million | 14.93 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.18 million | 13.91 million | 14.44 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 15.19 million | 13.91 million | 16.46 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Southern Asia (UNSDG)
- 65 Libya 897,751 compare
- 66 Syrian Arab Republic 896,042 compare
- 67 Denmark 847,475 compare
- 68 Bahrain 840,202 compare
- 69 Ecuador 747,749 compare
- 70 Burkina Faso 739,820 compare
- 71 Dominican Republic 738,667 compare
More population data for Southern Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 28,732 (2100)
- Total population by age 8,896 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 2 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 2 (2025)
- New internal displacements 15.19 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 14.00 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Asia (UNSDG) was 16.46 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 19.16 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.64 million in 2005.
- How does Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 68th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Southern Asia (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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