Among the total migrant stock worldwide, i.e. the total number of people living outside their country of origin, the highest number came from India, with nearly 18 million as of 2020. This is relatively unsurprising as it is also the most populous country in the world. Mexico, Russia, and China followed on the places behind. There are varying reasons for people to emigrate from their country of origin, from poverty and unemployment to war and persecution.
Countries with the highest number of emigrants among migrant stock worldwide in 2020
(in 1,000s)
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