International migrant stock, total in World
World: International migrant stock, total was 303.40 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in World, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock, total in World stood at 303.40 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 21.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in World peaked at 303.40 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 153.65 million, in 1990.
That places World 1st out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in World, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 153.65 million | — |
| 1995 | 162.85 million | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 174.17 million | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 192.34 million | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 220.53 million | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 249.52 million | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 274.71 million | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 303.40 million | +10.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 158.25 million | 153.65 million | 162.85 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 183.26 million | 174.17 million | 192.34 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 235.03 million | 220.53 million | 249.52 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 289.05 million | 274.71 million | 303.40 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near World
- 1 United States 52.38 million compare
- 2 Germany 16.75 million compare
- 3 Saudi Arabia 13.68 million compare
- 4 United Kingdom 11.85 million compare
More financial sector data for World
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.65 % 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 18.97 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 6.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 13.85 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 11.65 % 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 18.97 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 6.32 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in World?
- International migrant stock, total in World was 303.40 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 World?
- The highest recorded value was 303.40 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was 153.65 million in 1990.
- How does World rank for international migrant stock, total?
- World ranks 1st out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this World 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.