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Ireland: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Ireland's International migrant stock (% of population) was 23.10.

That's up 20.9% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Ireland ranks #40 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 57.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
23.10
Trough
6.50

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
23.1000
19.1000
17.1000
16.5000
14.9000
9.9000
6.9000
6.5000

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 Ireland's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Ireland's International migrant stock (% of population) was 23.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ireland's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Ireland's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 20.9% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Ireland rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Ireland ranked #40 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Ireland'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 Ireland is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #11 of 57.
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.