International migrant stock, total in India
India: International migrant stock, total was 4.80 million in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in India, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
India recorded 4.80 million for international migrant stock, total in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in India peaked at 7.21 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 4.80 million, in 2024.
India ranks 15th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.21 million | — |
| 1995 | 6.84 million | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 6.39 million | -6.5% |
| 2005 | 5.96 million | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 5.60 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 5.25 million | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 4.93 million | -6.1% |
| 2024 | 4.80 million | -2.7% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 4.80 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 24.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- India's 4.80 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 272,909, 17.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.02 million | 6.84 million | 7.21 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.17 million | 5.96 million | 6.39 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.43 million | 5.25 million | 5.60 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.86 million | 4.80 million | 4.93 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
More financial sector data for India
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % 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 2.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in India?
- International migrant stock, total in India was 4.80 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 7.21 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.80 million in 2024.
- How does India rank for international migrant stock, total?
- India ranks 15th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this India 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.