Standardised inflows: Migration flows by category … temporary in Australia
Australia: Standardised inflows: Migration flows by category … temporary was 2,260 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Australia, 2014–2024
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.
Standardised inflows: Migration flows by category … temporary in Australia, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,054 Persons | — |
| 2015 | 6,937 Persons | +127.1% |
| 2016 | 7,274 Persons | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 5,014 Persons | -31.1% |
| 2018 | 2,691 Persons | -46.3% |
| 2019 | 1,637 Persons | -39.2% |
| 2020 | 749 Persons | -54.2% |
| 2021 | 964 Persons | +28.7% |
| 2022 | 1,795 Persons | +86.2% |
| 2023 | 2,238 Persons | +24.7% |
| 2024 | 2,260 Persons | +1.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 2,260 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 136 Persons, 16.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More population data for Australia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5755 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2553 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,193 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8589 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.503 (2100)
- Population density 5.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.09 million (2100)
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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About this data
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