Ghana vs South America (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination

Ghana
532,286
in 2024
South America (UNSDG)
12.58 million
in 2024
Ghana rank
79th
South America (UNSDG) rank
82nd

International migrants, by country of destination over time

  • Ghana
  • South America (UNSDG)
02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M199020072024

How they compare

South America (UNSDG) currently reports 12.58 million against 532,286 in Ghana, a difference of 12.05 million.

That makes South America (UNSDG)'s figure about 23.6 times Ghana's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, South America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Ghana ranks 79th and South America (UNSDG) ranks 82nd of 231 countries.

South America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana South America (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
1990s 208,865 4.28 million 4.07 million South America (UNSDG)
2000s 250,766 4.32 million 4.07 million South America (UNSDG)
2010s 376,255 5.44 million 5.06 million South America (UNSDG)
2020s 504,349 11.41 million 10.91 million South America (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, Ghana or South America (UNSDG)?
South America (UNSDG), at 12.58 million against 532,286 in Ghana as of 2024.
What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between Ghana and South America (UNSDG)?
12.05 million, with South America (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South America (UNSDG)?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Ghana and South America (UNSDG) rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
Ghana ranks 79th and South America (UNSDG) ranks 82nd of 231 countries.
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.

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Indicator
International migrants, by country of destination
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
385 places, 3,080 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed