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Korea, Rep.: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock (% of population) was 3.50.

That's up 6.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Korea, Rep. ranks #130 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

Korea, Rep. International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
3.50
Trough
0.00

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
3.5000
3.3000
2.6000
1.2000
0.5000
0.3000
0.1000
0.0000

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 Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock (% of population) was 3.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock (% of population) rose 6.1% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #130 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 37.
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.