The Top Sources of Immigrants: 1995 vs 2020 🧳

What we’re showing

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

Figures represent the number of people who have permanently left each country (also known as emigrants).

Key takeaways

• Most of the countries featured in this list are emerging/developing economies. People often leave to seek better economic opportunities or to flee political instability.
• The top three countries in both years (Russia, India, Mexico) have stayed the same, though their order has changed.