China: International migrant stock, total
In , China's International migrant stock, total was 1.64 million.
That's up 15.8% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . China ranks #44 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.64M
- Trough
- 518,395.00
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock, total |
|---|---|
| 1.639M | |
| 1.415M | |
| 1.196M | |
| 1.010M | |
| 853,360.0000 | |
| 720,915.0000 | |
| 610,608.0000 | |
| 518,395.0000 |
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.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was China's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
- In 2024, China's International migrant stock, total was 1.64 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is China's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
- China's International migrant stock, total rose 15.8% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does China rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
- In 2024, China ranked #44 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
- How does China'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 China is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 37.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.