Total number of international immigrants in Cuba
Cuba: Total number of international immigrants was 2,144 immigrants in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,144 immigrants
World rank
223rd
of 232 countries
All-time high
34,555 immigrants
in 1990
All-time low
2,144 immigrants
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Total number of international immigrants in Cuba, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 2,144 immigrants for total number of international immigrants in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Cuba peaked at 34,555 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2,144 immigrants, in 2024.
Cuba ranks 223rd of 232 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Cuba, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34,555 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 26,187 immigrants | -24.2% |
| 2000 | 18,545 immigrants | -29.2% |
| 2005 | 11,693 immigrants | -36.9% |
| 2010 | 7,373 immigrants | -36.9% |
| 2015 | 4,649 immigrants | -36.9% |
| 2020 | 3,024 immigrants | -35.0% |
| 2024 | 2,144 immigrants | -29.1% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 2,144 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 1% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 2,144 immigrants is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 3% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 30,371 immigrants | 26,187 immigrants | 34,555 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 15,119 immigrants | 11,693 immigrants | 18,545 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 6,011 immigrants | 4,649 immigrants | 7,373 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 2,584 immigrants | 2,144 immigrants | 3,024 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 220 Nauru 2,548 immigrants compare
- 221 Solomon Islands 2,469 immigrants compare
- 222 Falkland Islands 2,333 immigrants compare
- 224 Wallis and Futuna 2,032 immigrants compare
- 225 Sao Tome and Principe 1,955 immigrants compare
- 226 Montserrat 1,402 immigrants compare
More population data for Cuba
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9101 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -4.39 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -1.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 195,101 people (2100)
- Population density 53.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -1.1% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9735 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.2775 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Cuba?
- Total number of international immigrants in Cuba was 2,144 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 34,555 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,144 immigrants in 2024.
- How does Cuba rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Cuba ranks 223rd out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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