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The number of foreigners living in South Korea increased by 3,896 percent from 1990 to 2020.
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As stated in the study conducted by the expatriate specialists at Expatica.
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, resulting in a list of the top 10 nations experiencing the largest growth in their expatriate populations since 1990.
Based on the statistics, the number of foreigners residing in South Korea jumped from approximately 43,000 in 1990 to over 1.7 million in 2020, marking a rise of 3,896 percent.
In Colombia, the second-largest rise was observed, as the number of expats escalated from merely 104,000 in 1990 to 1.9 million individuals in 2020, marking an astounding growth of 1,727 percent.
South America has become a more attractive option for expatriates, with Chile ranking third on the list. In 1990, the nation counted only 104,000 foreigners residing within its borders, which surged to approximately 1.6 million by 2020—a growth rate of 1,430 percent.
Bulgaria ranks fourth globally and leads in Europe due to a significant increase in expatriates from 21,000 in 1990 to 184,000 in 2020 (a rise of 757 percent).
Spain (5th) experienced a significant increase in its expatriate community as well, with figures jumping from 821,000 in 1990 to 6.8 million in 2020, marking an impressive growth of 732 percent.
Serbia (6th, 729 percent), Malta (7th, 661 percent), Iceland (8th, 582 percent), Finland (9th, 510 percent), and Turkey (10th, 420 percent) completed the list for the top ten positions.
A representative from William Russell stated: “Although South Korea might not host the highest number of international immigrants globally, comparing its latest statistics with those from 1990 reveals that the country has experienced the largest shift, seeing an increase exceeding 3,800 percent over the last three decades.”
‘Colombia has seen the second largest increase in expatriates among all the countries we’ve listed. Given that this nation provides budget-friendly homes and the chance to acquire citizenship in just about five years, it’s not surprising that migrants are pouring into the country.’
‘Chile rounds out our top three spots. The blend of affordable living costs and excellent quality of life has turned Chile into a favored location for retirees.’
William Russell utilized UN statistics to identify nations experiencing the most rapid increase in their expatriate communities. To learn more, head over to
www.william-russell.com/blog/growing-expat-populations/#google
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