International migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income)

World Bank (high income): International migrants, by country of destination was 207.06 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
207.06 million
Rank
2nd
of 154 groups
All-time high
207.06 million
in 2024
All-time low
88.69 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income), 1990–2024

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M1990200720241990: 88.7M1995: 102.4M2000: 115.9M2005: 133.3M2010: 154.9M2015: 174.7M2020: 189.4M2024: 207.1M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income) stood at 207.06 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 18.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income) peaked at 207.06 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 88.69 million, in 1990.

That places World Bank (high income) 2nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

International migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 88.69 million
1995 102.39 million +15.4%
2000 115.88 million +13.2%
2005 133.31 million +15.0%
2010 154.93 million +16.2%
2015 174.70 million +12.8%
2020 189.35 million +8.4%
2024 207.06 million +9.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 95.54 million 88.69 million 102.39 million 2
2000s 124.59 million 115.88 million 133.31 million 2
2010s 164.81 million 154.93 million 174.70 million 2
2020s 198.20 million 189.35 million 207.06 million 2

Countries ranked near World Bank (high income)

  1. 1 United States of America 52.38 million compare
  2. 2 Germany 16.75 million compare
  3. 3 Saudi Arabia 13.68 million compare
  4. 4 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 11.85 million compare
  5. 5 France 9.19 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income)?
International migrants, by country of destination in World Bank (high income) was 207.06 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in World Bank (high income)?
The highest recorded value was 207.06 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in World Bank (high income)?
The lowest recorded value was 88.69 million in 1990.
How does World Bank (high income) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
World Bank (high income) ranks 2nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in World Bank (high income)?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this World Bank (high income) 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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