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Singapore: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Singapore's International migrant stock (% of population) was 48.70.

That's up 5.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Singapore ranks #20 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 37.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
48.70
Trough
24.00

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
48.7000
46.1000
45.9000
42.6000
35.0000
32.7000
28.1000
24.0000

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 Singapore's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Singapore's International migrant stock (% of population) was 48.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Singapore's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Singapore's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 5.6% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Singapore rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Singapore ranked #20 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Singapore'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 Singapore is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 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.