Total number of international immigrants in India
India: Total number of international immigrants was 4.80 million immigrants in 2024. ▼ Falling
Total number of international immigrants in India, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in India is 4.80 million immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in India peaked at 7.21 million immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4.80 million immigrants, in 2024.
India ranks 15th of 232 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Total number of international immigrants in India, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.21 million immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 6.84 million immigrants | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 6.39 million immigrants | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 5.96 million immigrants | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 5.60 million immigrants | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 5.25 million immigrants | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 4.93 million immigrants | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 4.80 million immigrants | -2.7% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 4.80 million immigrants is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937 immigrants, 24.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 4.80 million immigrants is above the median for South Asia, which is 272,909 immigrants, 17.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.02 million immigrants | 6.84 million immigrants | 7.21 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.17 million immigrants | 5.96 million immigrants | 6.39 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.43 million immigrants | 5.25 million immigrants | 5.60 million immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.86 million immigrants | 4.80 million immigrants | 4.93 million immigrants | 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)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 506.27 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 66.77 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in India?
- Total number of international immigrants in India was 4.80 million 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 7.21 million immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.80 million immigrants in 2024.
- How does India rank for total number of international immigrants?
- India ranks 15th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 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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