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India: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , India's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.30.

That's down 25.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . India ranks #203 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
0.80
Trough
0.30

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
0.3000
0.4000
0.4000
0.5000
0.5000
0.6000
0.7000
0.8000

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 India's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, India's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
India's International migrant stock (% of population) fell 25.0% from 2020 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, India ranked #203 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does India'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 India is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
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.