Migrant stock share in Canada

Canada: Migrant stock share was 22.16 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
22.16
World rank
51st
of 231 countries
All-time high
22.38
in 2015
All-time low
15.3
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migrant stock share in Canada, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 15.31995: 16.52000: 17.92005: 18.82010: 20.62015: 22.42020: 21.82024: 22.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, migrant stock share in Canada stood at 22.16.

That represents a change of down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migrant stock share in Canada peaked at 22.38 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.3, in 1990.

Canada ranks 51st of 231 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Migrant stock share in Canada, year by year

Annual values for Migrant stock share in Canada, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 15.3 —
1995 16.48 +7.7%
2000 17.89 +8.6%
2005 18.76 +4.9%
2010 20.57 +9.6%
2015 22.38 +8.8%
2020 21.83 -2.5%
2024 22.16 +1.5%

Canada compared with similar countries

  • Canada's 22.16 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.91, 1.1× the median. (84 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.89 15.3 16.48 2
2000s 18.32 17.89 18.76 2
2010s 21.48 20.57 22.38 2
2020s 21.99 21.83 22.16 2

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 48 Guadeloupe 23.89 compare
  2. 49 Ireland 23.14 compare
  3. 50 Israel 22.28 compare
  4. 52 Sweden 21.42 compare
  5. 53 Nauru 21.33 compare
  6. 54 Belgium 20.01 compare

See the full ranking of 231 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is migrant stock share in Canada?
Migrant stock share in Canada was 22.16 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migrant stock share recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 22.38 in 2015.
What is the lowest migrant stock share recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 15.3 in 1990.
How does Canada rank for migrant stock share?
Canada ranks 51st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is migrant stock share rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant stock share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migrant stock share
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
231 places, 1,848 data points, 1990–2024
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