The Top Destinations for Immigrants: 1995 vs 2020 ✈️

What we’re showing

This graphic ranks the top 20 destination countries for migrants, in 1995 & 2020. This data was accessed from the UN IOM’s World Migration Report 2024.

Figures represent the total number of immigrants living in a country.

Key takeaways

• The U.S. has been the world's top destination for global migrants in both 1995 and 2020, likely due to its vast economic opportunities.
• Germany's immigrant population nearly doubled (7.3M to 14.2M)
• Saudi Arabia & UAE have also seen significant increases in immigration due to foreign worker demand.