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Canada: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Canada's International migrant stock (% of population) was 22.20.

That's up 1.8% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Canada ranks #42 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

Canada International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
22.40
Trough
15.30

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
22.2000
21.8000
22.4000
20.6000
18.8000
17.9000
16.5000
15.3000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

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.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Canada's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Canada's International migrant stock (% of population) was 22.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Canada's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 1.8% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Canada rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Canada ranked #42 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Canada's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.