International migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions)

Western Pacific (WHO regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 24.31 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
24.31 million
Rank
47th
of 154 groups
All-time high
24.31 million
in 2024
All-time low
8.39 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions), 1990–2024

10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M1990200720241990: 8.4M1995: 9.7M2000: 11.4M2005: 13.1M2010: 16.5M2015: 19.7M2020: 22.6M2024: 24.3M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions) is 24.31 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 23.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions) peaked at 24.31 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.39 million, in 1990.

Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 47th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

International migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 8.39 million
1995 9.75 million +16.1%
2000 11.40 million +17.0%
2005 13.13 million +15.1%
2010 16.51 million +25.8%
2015 19.75 million +19.6%
2020 22.62 million +14.6%
2024 24.31 million +7.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 9.07 million 8.39 million 9.75 million 2
2000s 12.27 million 11.40 million 13.13 million 2
2010s 18.13 million 16.51 million 19.75 million 2
2020s 23.46 million 22.62 million 24.31 million 2

Countries ranked near Western Pacific (WHO regions)

  1. 44 China 1.64 million compare
  2. 45 Chile 1.54 million compare
  3. 46 New Zealand 1.47 million compare
  4. 47 Greece 1.42 million compare
  5. 48 Lebanon 1.42 million compare
  6. 49 Brazil 1.41 million compare
  7. 50 Nigeria 1.40 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Pacific (WHO regions) was 24.31 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
The highest recorded value was 24.31 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
The lowest recorded value was 8.39 million in 1990.
How does Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 47th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Western Pacific (WHO 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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Indicator
International migrants, by country of destination
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
385 places, 3,080 data points, 1990–2024
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