East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) vs South Africa: International migrants, by country of destination
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
32.48 million
in 2024
South Africa
2.63 million
in 2024
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) rank
32nd
South Africa rank
29th
International migrants, by country of destination over time
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
- South Africa
How they compare
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) currently reports 32.48 million against 2.63 million in South Africa, a difference of 29.85 million.
That makes East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)'s figure about 12.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) has been ahead every year.
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 29th of 154 groups.
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.41 million | 1.15 million | 11.26 million | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
| 2000s | 17.32 million | 1.26 million | 16.06 million | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
| 2010s | 25.10 million | 2.72 million | 22.39 million | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
| 2020s | 31.45 million | 2.64 million | 28.81 million | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) or South Africa?
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions), at 32.48 million against 2.63 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) and South Africa?
- 29.85 million, with East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) and South Africa rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 29th of 154 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.