Migrant populations in United States
United States: Migrant populations was 52.38 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
52.38 million
World rank
1st
of 228 countries
All-time high
52.38 million
in 2024
All-time low
23.27 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in United States, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 52.38 million for migrant populations in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 9.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in United States peaked at 52.38 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 23.27 million, in 1990.
United States ranks 1st of 228 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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 migrant populations in United States?
- Migrant populations in United States was 52.38 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 52.38 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.27 million in 1990.
- How does United States rank for migrant populations?
- United States ranks 1st out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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