International Migrant Population Statistics in Australia (2026)
30.4% of the population in Australia were international migrants in 2024, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 29.5% in 2020 to 30.4% in 2024 (+0.9 percentage points). Australia ranks #7 of 37 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #31 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 30.4% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Australia as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.9 pp (2024)
- Up from 29.5% in 2020 to 30.4% in 2024 (+0.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 23.3% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 23.3% in 1990 to 30.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 30.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Australia.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #7 of 37 (2024)
- Australia ranks 7 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #31 of 216 (2024)
- Australia ranks 31 of 216 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 14.1% (2024)
- Australia (30.4%) is above the average of 14.1% across the 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $1.8 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Australia (2024)
- 96.1% (2024)
- 96.1% of the population in Australia used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 27.2 million (2024)
- Australia had a population of 27.2 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30.4% | +0.9 pp |
| 2020 | 29.5% | +1.4 pp |
| 2015 | 28.1% | +1.5 pp |
| 2010 | 26.6% | +2.5 pp |
| 2005 | 24.1% | +1.2 pp |
| 2000 | 22.9% | −0.4 pp |
| 1995 | 23.3% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 23.3% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Australia were international migrants?
30.4% of the population in Australia were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for Australia come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Australia is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Australia changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 23.3% in 1990 to 30.4% in 2024.
How does Australia compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Australia ranks 7 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 30.4% versus a regional average of 14.1% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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