International migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG)
Western Asia (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 49.21 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG) stood at 49.21 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 17.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG) peaked at 49.21 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.49 million, in 1990.
That places Western Asia (UNSDG) 23rd out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 14.49 million | — |
| 1995 | 16.50 million | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 18.14 million | +9.9% |
| 2005 | 21.26 million | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 30.06 million | +41.4% |
| 2015 | 41.80 million | +39.0% |
| 2020 | 45.77 million | +9.5% |
| 2024 | 49.21 million | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.49 million | 14.49 million | 16.50 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 19.70 million | 18.14 million | 21.26 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 35.93 million | 30.06 million | 41.80 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 47.49 million | 45.77 million | 49.21 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Western Asia (UNSDG)
- 20 Kuwait 3.32 million compare
- 21 Thailand 3.18 million compare
- 22 Colombia 3.06 million compare
- 23 Hong Kong, China 3.06 million compare
- 24 Netherlands 2.96 million compare
- 25 Bangladesh 2.91 million compare
- 26 Côte d'Ivoire 2.88 million compare
More population data for Western Asia (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 7,333 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,187 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 13 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 13 (2025)
- New internal displacements 3.87 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 15.98 million (2025)
- Refugees under UNRWA mandate, by host country 5.47 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Western Asia (UNSDG) was 49.21 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 49.21 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.49 million in 1990.
- How does Western Asia (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 23rd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Western Asia (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western 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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