Greece vs Nigeria: International migrants, by country of destination

Greece
1.42 million
in 2024
Nigeria
1.40 million
in 2024
Greece rank
47th
Nigeria rank
50th

International migrants, by country of destination over time

  • Greece
  • Nigeria
400.0k600.0k800.0k1.0M1.2M1.4M199020072024

How they compare

Greece currently reports 1.42 million against 1.40 million in Nigeria, a difference of 20,680.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Greece has been ahead every year.

Greece ranks 47th and Nigeria ranks 50th of 231 countries.

Greece has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece Nigeria Difference Ahead
1990s 737,994 459,810 278,184 Greece
2000s 1.15 million 728,798 422,387 Greece
2010s 1.28 million 1.09 million 187,228 Greece
2020s 1.38 million 1.36 million 26,285 Greece

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, Greece or Nigeria?
Greece, at 1.42 million against 1.40 million in Nigeria as of 2024.
What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between Greece and Nigeria?
20,680, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and Nigeria?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Greece and Nigeria rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
Greece ranks 47th and Nigeria ranks 50th 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