South Africa vs UNICEF SP Humanitarian: International migrants, by country of destination
South Africa
2.63 million
in 2024
UNICEF SP Humanitarian
46.70 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
29th
UNICEF SP Humanitarian rank
27th
International migrants, by country of destination over time
- South Africa
- UNICEF SP Humanitarian
How they compare
UNICEF SP Humanitarian currently reports 46.70 million against 2.63 million in South Africa, a difference of 44.07 million.
That makes UNICEF SP Humanitarian's figure about 17.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, UNICEF SP Humanitarian has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 29th and UNICEF SP Humanitarian ranks 27th of 231 countries.
UNICEF SP Humanitarian has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | UNICEF SP Humanitarian | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.15 million | 26.40 million | 25.25 million | UNICEF SP Humanitarian |
| 2000s | 1.26 million | 23.11 million | 21.85 million | UNICEF SP Humanitarian |
| 2010s | 2.72 million | 29.39 million | 26.67 million | UNICEF SP Humanitarian |
| 2020s | 2.64 million | 42.97 million | 40.33 million | UNICEF SP Humanitarian |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, South Africa or UNICEF SP Humanitarian?
- UNICEF SP Humanitarian, at 46.70 million against 2.63 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between South Africa and UNICEF SP Humanitarian?
- 44.07 million, with UNICEF SP Humanitarian ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and UNICEF SP Humanitarian?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and UNICEF SP Humanitarian rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
- South Africa ranks 29th and UNICEF SP Humanitarian ranks 27th 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.