Skip to main content
HomeCountriesKorea, Rep. › International migrant stock, total

Korea, Rep.: International migrant stock, total

In , Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock, total was 1.81 million.

That's up 5.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . Korea, Rep. ranks #41 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 37.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

Korea, Rep. International migrant stock, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
1.81M
Trough
18,499.00

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock, total
1.812M
1.723M
1.312M
566,098.0000
231,744.0000
144,426.0000
52,719.0000
18,499.0000

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 Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock, total in 2024?
In 2024, Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock, total was 1.81 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
Korea, Rep.'s International migrant stock, total rose 5.1% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
In 2024, Korea, Rep. ranked #41 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 37.
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.
Download this data: CSV JSON

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