Is Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?

Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2020 to 2024.

How does Sri Lanka rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?

In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #207 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).

How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.

Sri Lanka: International migrant stock (% of population)

Name: Sri Lanka: International migrant stock (% of population)
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In 2024, Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.20.

That's up 0.0% from 2020, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Sri Lanka ranks #207 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 0.30; 1990
Trough: 0.20; 1995

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	International migrant stock (% of population)
2024	0.2000
2020	0.2000
2015	0.2000
2010	0.2000
2005	0.2000
2000	0.2000
1995	0.2000
1990	0.3000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?: In 2024, Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?: Sri Lanka's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?: In 2024, Sri Lanka ranked #207 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
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.