Standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” Migration flows by in United States of America

United States of America: Standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” Migration flows by was 75,159 Persons in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
75,159 Persons
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
1st
of 26 countries
All-time high
80,653 Persons
in 2022
All-time low
18,635 Persons
in 2020
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” Migration flows by in United States of America, 2014–2024

20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k2014201920242014: 71.5k Persons2015: 78.5k Persons2016: 79.3k Persons2017: 78.2k Persons2018: 74.4k Persons2019: 77.0k Persons2020: 18.6k Persons2021: 39.4k Persons2022: 80.7k Persons2023: 71.1k Persons2024: 75.2k Persons

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by in United States of America is 75,159 Persons, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 5.7% on the previous year and up 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by in United States of America peaked at 80,653 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 18,635 Persons, in 2020.

That places United States of America 1st out of 26 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 76,489 Persons 71,513 Persons 79,306 Persons 6
2020s 56,980 Persons 18,635 Persons 80,653 Persons 5

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 2 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 13,786 Persons compare
  2. 3 Japan 8,443 Persons compare
  3. 4 Canada 8,420 Persons compare

See the full ranking of 34 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by in United States of America?
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by in United States of America was 75,159 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 80,653 Persons in 2022.
What is the lowest standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was 18,635 Persons in 2020.
How does United States of America rank for standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by?
United States of America ranks 1st out of 26 countries with data for 2024.
Is standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” migration flows by rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United States of America data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” Migration flows by category. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Standardised inflows of temporary migrants β€” 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
Last refreshed

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