South Sudan vs Syria: International migrants, by country of destination

South Sudan
914,001
in 2024
Syria
896,042
in 2024
South Sudan rank
64th
Syria rank
66th

International migrants, by country of destination over time

  • South Sudan
  • Syria
0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M199020072024

How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 914,001 against 896,042 in Syria, a difference of 17,959.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Syria ahead.

South Sudan ranks 64th and Syria ranks 66th of 231 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Sudan Syria Difference Ahead
1990s 652,365 772,375 120,010 Syria
2000s 652,365 858,657 206,292 Syria
2010s 537,422 1.31 million 772,236 Syria
2020s 898,126 882,376 15,750 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher international migrants, by country of destination, South Sudan or Syria?
South Sudan, at 914,001 against 896,042 in Syria as of 2024.
What is the difference in international migrants, by country of destination between South Sudan and Syria?
17,959, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Syria?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do South Sudan and Syria rank globally for international migrants, by country of destination?
South Sudan ranks 64th and Syria ranks 66th 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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About this data

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