Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Australia

Australia: Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by was 2,260 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,260 Persons
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
7th
of 26 countries
All-time high
7,274 Persons
in 2016
All-time low
749 Persons
in 2020
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Australia, 2014–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2014201920242014: 3.1k Persons2015: 6.9k Persons2016: 7.3k Persons2017: 5.0k Persons2018: 2.7k Persons2019: 1.6k Persons2020: 749 Persons2021: 964 Persons2022: 1.8k Persons2023: 2.2k Persons2024: 2.3k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

The most recent figure for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Australia is 2,260 Persons, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Australia peaked at 7,274 Persons in 2016 and was at its lowest, 749 Persons, in 2020.

That places Australia 7th out of 26 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4,434 Persons 1,637 Persons 7,274 Persons 6
2020s 1,601 Persons 749 Persons 2,260 Persons 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 4 Canada 8,420 Persons compare
  2. 5 Germany 8,137 Persons compare
  3. 6 France 2,865 Persons compare
  4. 8 Spain 1,519 Persons compare
  5. 9 Ireland 1,425 Persons compare
  6. 10 Norway 1,398 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Australia?
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Australia was 2,260 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 7,274 Persons in 2016.
What is the lowest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 749 Persons in 2020.
How does Australia rank for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by?
Australia ranks 7th out of 26 countries with data for 2024.
Is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by category. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by category
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
34 places, 351 data points, 2014–2024
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This database provides estimates of annual temporary migration flows to OECD countries. The estimates are mainly based on the number of newly granted permits/visas issued to foreign citizens, provided by NSOs or Ministerial statistical services. Temporary migration flows are classified into 6 groups: international students newly registered in a tertiary education programme; migrants participating in a work-travel exchange programs; intra-corporate transferees; trainees; seasonal foreign workers; and other foreign workers participating in national temporary migration programmes. Note that selected temporary movements are excluded from our estimates of temporary migration inflows. These are: tourists; crews; persons in transit; business visitors; diplomats; journalists; job-search visa holders; religious workers; sportspersons; artists; performers; posted workers. Short-term movements under free-movement agreements are not included in this dataset. Asylum seekers are not included in this data set. See the following tables. Ukrainians under the Temporary Protection Directive are not included in this data set. Further information: International Migration Outlook