International migrants, by country of destination in United States
United States: International migrants, by country of destination was 52.38 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
52.38 million
World rank
1st
of 231 countries
All-time high
52.38 million
in 2024
All-time low
23.27 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in United States, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in United States stood at 52.38 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in United States peaked at 52.38 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 23.27 million, in 1990.
That places United States 1st out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23.27 million | — |
| 1995 | 28.53 million | +22.6% |
| 2000 | 34.81 million | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 39.55 million | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 43.95 million | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 47.94 million | +9.1% |
| 2020 | 50.47 million | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 52.38 million | +3.8% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 52.38 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 156.7× the median. (84 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25.90 million | 23.27 million | 28.53 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 37.18 million | 34.81 million | 39.55 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 45.95 million | 43.95 million | 47.94 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 51.42 million | 50.47 million | 52.38 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 2 Germany 16.75 million compare
- 3 Saudi Arabia 13.68 million compare
- 4 United Kingdom 11.85 million compare
More population data for United States
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.8 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.1369 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0241 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 375,392 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.4762 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1565 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.129 (2100)
- Population density 46.05 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 19.91 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in United States?
- International migrants, by country of destination in United States was 52.38 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 52.38 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.27 million in 1990.
- How does United States rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- United States ranks 1st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United States 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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