The data illustrates the total number of international migrants in five nations—Germany, India, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States—from 2000 to 2020, along with the corresponding percentage of migrants within each country’s population in 2020.
Overall, there has been a notable increase in international migration across the examined countries over the two-decade span, with the United States maintaining its status as the preferred destination for migrants. In contrast, India consistently exhibited the lowest migration figures throughout the period.
In the year 2000, the USA hosted over 30 million international migrants, a figure that rose significantly to more than 50 million by 2020, establishing it as the foremost destination for migration. Meanwhile, Germany experienced a substantial increase, with its migrant population growing from just over 10 million in 2000 to just under 20 million in 2020. The UK also witnessed an increase, as its migrant figures doubled from around 5 million to approximately 10 million. In stark contrast, both India and Russia reported relatively stagnant migration figures; India remained below 5 million, while Russia experienced modest growth from less than 5 million to around 10 million by 2020.
Turning to the demographic composition of migrants in 2020, Germany had the highest proportion, with 14.7% of its population being foreign-born individuals. The United Kingdom and the United States followed closely behind, comprising 14% and 13.5% of their respective populations. Conversely, Russia’s migrant share represented 8.1% of its total population, whereas India exhibited a remarkably low percentage of only 0.4%, indicating a significantly lower level of international migration relative to the other countries analyzed.