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)
- 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.TOTL • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.