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
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.
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 growth rate by level of development 0.503 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.09 million (2100)
- Population density 5.61 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.503 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8589 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,193 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.859 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.48 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 29,511 (2024)
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