New Zealand vs Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination
New Zealand
1.47 million
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
24.31 million
in 2024
New Zealand rank
46th
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
46th
International migrants, by country of destination over time
- New Zealand
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 24.31 million against 1.47 million in New Zealand, a difference of 22.84 million.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 16.6 times New Zealand's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 46th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 46th of 231 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 560,640 | 14.19 million | 13.63 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2000s | 770,492 | 14.18 million | 13.41 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 18.09 million | 17.05 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 1.41 million | 23.17 million | 21.77 million | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, New Zealand or Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), at 24.31 million against 1.47 million in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 22.84 million, with Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
- New Zealand ranks 46th and Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 46th 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.