International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG)
Southern Europe (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 20.12 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG) stood at 20.12 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG) peaked at 20.12 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.47 million, in 1990.
Southern Europe (UNSDG) ranks 54th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.47 million | — |
| 1995 | 7.25 million | +32.5% |
| 2000 | 8.59 million | +18.4% |
| 2005 | 11.90 million | +38.6% |
| 2010 | 15.21 million | +27.9% |
| 2015 | 15.51 million | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 17.72 million | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 20.12 million | +13.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.36 million | 5.47 million | 7.25 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.24 million | 8.59 million | 11.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.36 million | 15.21 million | 15.51 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 18.92 million | 17.72 million | 20.12 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Southern Europe (UNSDG)
- 51 Chad 1.27 million compare
- 52 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.26 million compare
- 53 Ireland 1.22 million compare
- 54 Ethiopia 1.17 million compare
- 55 Uzbekistan 1.15 million compare
- 56 Egypt 1.14 million compare
- 57 Taiwan, China 1.14 million compare
More population data for Southern Europe (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 945.66 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,673 (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 117,254 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 288,949 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Europe (UNSDG) was 20.12 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Europe (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 20.12 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Europe (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.47 million in 1990.
- How does Southern Europe (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Southern Europe (UNSDG) ranks 54th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Southern Europe (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Europe (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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