Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Canada
Canada: Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by was 8,420 Persons in 2024. ▲ Rising
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — Migration flows by in Canada, 2014–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
Canada recorded 8,420 Persons for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in 2024.
The figure is down 31.1% on the previous year and down 26.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Canada peaked at 15,160 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,690 Persons, in 2020.
Canada ranks 4th of 26 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,561 Persons | 6,655 Persons | 11,660 Persons | 6 |
| 2020s | 10,031 Persons | 4,690 Persons | 15,160 Persons | 5 |
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More population data for Canada
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.327 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.33 million (2100)
- Population density 6.1 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.327 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.3863 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.7644 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 45,891 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.7644 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.25 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 269,496 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Canada?
- Standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by in Canada was 8,420 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 15,160 Persons in 2022.
- What is the lowest standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,690 Persons in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by?
- Canada ranks 4th out of 26 countries with data for 2024.
- Is standardised inflows of temporary migrants — migration flows by rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada 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