Kenya vs South Sudan: Migrant populations
Kenya
992,536
in 2024
South Sudan
914,001
in 2024
Kenya rank
63rd
South Sudan rank
64th
Migrant populations over time
- Kenya
- South Sudan
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 992,536 against 914,001 in South Sudan, a difference of 78,535.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Sudan ahead.
Kenya ranks 63rd and South Sudan ranks 64th of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 3 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 458,417 | 652,365 | 193,948 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 740,603 | 652,365 | 88,238 | Kenya |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 537,422 | 503,486 | Kenya |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 898,126 | 123,216 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Kenya or South Sudan?
- Kenya, at 992,536 against 914,001 in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Kenya and South Sudan?
- 78,535, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and South Sudan?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and South Sudan rank globally for migrant populations?
- Kenya ranks 63rd and South Sudan ranks 64th 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.