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Canada: International migrant stock, total

In , Canada's International migrant stock, total was 8.81 million.

That's up 5.7% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . Canada ranks #7 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

Canada International migrant stock, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
8.81M
Trough
4.25M

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock, total
8.806M
8.333M
8.050M
7.035M
6.087M
5.525M
4.854M
4.251M

About International migrant stock, total

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.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTLCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Canada's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
In 2024, Canada's International migrant stock, total was 8.81 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
Canada's International migrant stock, total rose 5.7% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Canada rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
In 2024, Canada ranked #7 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
How does Canada's International migrant stock, total compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock, total in 2024 was 1.41 million, so Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
What is International migrant stock, total and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.