International migrant stock in Canada

Canada: International migrant stock was 22.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
22.2%
World rank
41st
of 215 countries
All-time high
22.4%
in 2015
All-time low
15.3%
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrant stock in Canada, 1990–2024

051015201990200720241990: 15.3 % of population1995: 16.5 % of population2000: 17.9 % of population2005: 18.8 % of population2010: 20.6 % of population2015: 22.4 % of population2020: 21.8 % of population2024: 22.2 % of population

Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2024, international migrant stock in Canada stood at 22.2%.

The figure is down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Canada peaked at 22.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 15.3%, in 1990.

Canada ranks 41st of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

International migrant stock in Canada, year by year

Annual values for International migrant stock (% of population) in Canada, 1990 to 2024.
Year % of population Change
1990 15.3%
1995 16.5% +7.8%
2000 17.9% +8.5%
2005 18.8% +5.0%
2010 20.6% +9.6%
2015 22.4% +8.7%
2020 21.8% -2.7%
2024 22.2% +1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.9% 15.3% 16.5% 2
2000s 18.4% 17.9% 18.8% 2
2010s 21.5% 20.6% 22.4% 2
2020s 22.0% 21.8% 22.2% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrant stock in Canada?
International migrant stock in Canada was 22.2% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 22.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 15.3% in 1990.
How does Canada rank for international migrant stock?
Canada ranks 41st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migrant stock (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
263 places, 2,104 data points, 1990–2024
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International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.