Total number of international immigrants in Curacao
Curacao: Total number of international immigrants was 80,020 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Curacao, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
In 2024, total number of international immigrants in Curacao stood at 80,020 immigrants. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 112.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Curacao peaked at 80,020 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 34,630 immigrants, in 2010.
Curacao ranks 147th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in Curacao, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43,150 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 43,150 immigrants | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 43,150 immigrants | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 43,150 immigrants | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 34,630 immigrants | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 37,611 immigrants | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 57,210 immigrants | +52.1% |
| 2024 | 80,020 immigrants | +39.9% |
Curacao compared with similar countries
- Curacao's 80,020 immigrants is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150 immigrants, 24% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Curacao's 80,020 immigrants is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285 immigrants, 1.2× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 43,150 immigrants | 43,150 immigrants | 43,150 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 43,150 immigrants | 43,150 immigrants | 43,150 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 36,120 immigrants | 34,630 immigrants | 37,611 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 68,615 immigrants | 57,210 immigrants | 80,020 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Curacao
More population data for Curacao
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1813 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.8886 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -7.88 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.8886 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3,800 people (2100)
- Population density 271.32 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5236 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, per capita 0.1012 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Curacao?
- Total number of international immigrants in Curacao was 80,020 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 Curacao?
- The highest recorded value was 80,020 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Curacao?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,630 immigrants in 2010.
- How does Curacao rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Curacao ranks 147th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Curacao?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Curacao 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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