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India: International migrant stock, total

In , India's International migrant stock, total was 4.80 million.

That's down 2.7% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . India ranks #15 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
7.21M
Trough
4.80M

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock, total
4.796M
4.930M
5.252M
5.601M
5.955M
6.392M
6.837M
7.213M

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 India's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
In 2024, India's International migrant stock, total was 4.80 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
India's International migrant stock, total fell 2.7% from 2020 to 2024.
How does India rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
In 2024, India ranked #15 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.