Greenland vs Western Sahara: Migrant populations

Greenland
5,812
in 2024
Western Sahara
5,628
in 2024
Greenland rank
208th
Western Sahara rank
209th

Migrant populations over time

  • Greenland
  • Western Sahara
2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k199020072024

How they compare

Greenland currently reports 5,812 against 5,628 in Western Sahara, a difference of 184.

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

Greenland ranks 208th and Western Sahara ranks 209th of 228 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Greenland Western Sahara Difference Ahead
1990s 8,202 2,838 5,363 Greenland
2000s 6,578 3,590 2,988 Greenland
2010s 6,050 4,836 1,214 Greenland
2020s 5,856 5,526 329.5 Greenland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher migrant populations, Greenland or Western Sahara?
Greenland, at 5,812 against 5,628 in Western Sahara as of 2024.
What is the difference in migrant populations between Greenland and Western Sahara?
184, with Greenland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greenland and Western Sahara?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Greenland and Western Sahara rank globally for migrant populations?
Greenland ranks 208th and Western Sahara ranks 209th of 228 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Migrant populations
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
228 places, 1,824 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed