International migrant stock, total in Australia
Australia: International migrant stock, total was 8.11 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in Australia, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Australia recorded 8.11 million for international migrant stock, total in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Australia peaked at 8.11 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.99 million, in 1990.
Australia ranks 9th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.99 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.22 million | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 4.39 million | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 4.88 million | +11.2% |
| 2010 | 5.88 million | +20.5% |
| 2015 | 6.73 million | +14.5% |
| 2020 | 7.60 million | +12.9% |
| 2024 | 8.11 million | +6.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 8.11 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 24.3× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- Australia's 8.11 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 157.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.10 million | 3.99 million | 4.22 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.64 million | 4.39 million | 4.88 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.31 million | 5.88 million | 6.73 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.86 million | 7.60 million | 8.11 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More financial sector data for Australia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 61.14 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 83.74 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Australia?
- International migrant stock, total in Australia was 8.11 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.11 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.99 million in 1990.
- How does Australia rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Australia ranks 9th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.