Kenya vs Syria: Migrant populations
Kenya
992,536
in 2024
Syria
896,042
in 2024
Kenya rank
63rd
Syria rank
66th
Migrant populations over time
- Kenya
- Syria
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 992,536 against 896,042 in Syria, a difference of 96,494.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.1 times Syria's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Syria ahead.
Kenya ranks 63rd and Syria ranks 66th of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and Syria in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 458,417 | 772,375 | 313,958 | Syria |
| 2000s | 740,603 | 858,657 | 118,054 | Syria |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 1.31 million | 268,750 | Syria |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 882,376 | 138,966 | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Kenya or Syria?
- Kenya, at 992,536 against 896,042 in Syria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Kenya and Syria?
- 96,494, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Syria?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and Syria rank globally for migrant populations?
- Kenya ranks 63rd and Syria ranks 66th 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.