Migrant populations in India
India: Migrant populations was 4.80 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
4.80 million
World rank
15th
of 228 countries
All-time high
7.21 million
in 1990
All-time low
4.80 million
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in India, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in India is 4.80 million, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in India peaked at 7.21 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4.80 million, in 2024.
That places India 15th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Migrant populations in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.21 million | — |
| 1995 | 6.84 million | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 6.39 million | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 5.96 million | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 5.60 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 5.25 million | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 4.93 million | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 4.80 million | -2.7% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 4.80 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 24.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 4.80 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 272,909, 17.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.02 million | 6.84 million | 7.21 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.17 million | 5.96 million | 6.39 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.43 million | 5.25 million | 5.60 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.86 million | 4.80 million | 4.93 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
More population data for India
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.2494 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5076 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.4607 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.67 million Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7665 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7604 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.512 (2100)
- Population density 506.27 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 66.77 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in India?
- Migrant populations in India was 4.80 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 7.21 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.80 million in 2024.
- How does India rank for migrant populations?
- India ranks 15th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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