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- South Korea's expat population expanded by nearly thirty-nine times between 1990 and 2020.
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which produced a ranking of the 10 countries with the largest foreign expatriate population increases since 1990.
South Korea's expat population experienced a dramatic surge, rising from 43,000 in 1990 to over 1.7 million by 2020, a staggering increase of nearly 3,900 percent.
Colombia registered the second-largest increase with foreigner numbers rising from 104,000 in 1990 to 1.9 million in 2020, a surge of 1,727 percent.
South America has become a more attractive destination for expats, with Chile ranked third on the list. The country has seen a significant rise in foreign residents, growing from 104,000 in 1990 to 1.6 million in 2020, an increase of 1,430%.
Bulgaria is fourth globally and top in Europe due to an increase in foreigners living there, rising from 21,000 in 1990 to 184,000 in 2020 (a 757 per cent rise).
Spain (5th) also witnessed a significant surge in its expat population, which grew from 821,000 in 1990 to 6.8 million by 2020, a substantial increase of 732 percent.
The top 10 countries included Serbia (6th, 729 per cent), Malta (7th, 661 per cent), Iceland (8th, 582 per cent), Finland (9th, 510 per cent) and Turkey (10th, 420 per cent).
A William Russell spokesperson stated: 'South Korea, though not hosting the largest number of international migrants globally, has seen greater changes than any other country over the past 30 years, with a growth exceeding 3,800% when comparing its latest figures to those from 1990.
Colombia has experienced the second largest increase in expat arrivals among all countries listed. Given its affordable housing options and the possibility of acquiring citizenship in as brief a span as five years, it's no surprise that foreign residents are increasingly drawn to this country.
‘Chile takes third place. The combination of a low cost of living and a high standard of living has made Chile a sought-after destination for retirees.’
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