Kuwait vs South Africa: Migration origin destination

Kuwait
3,094
in 2024
South Africa
2,910
in 2024
Kuwait rank
30th
South Africa rank
32nd

Migration origin destination over time

  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
01.0k2.0k3.0k199020072024

How they compare

Kuwait currently reports 3,094 against 2,910 in South Africa, a difference of 184.

That makes Kuwait's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

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

Kuwait ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 66 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Kuwait South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 1,197 12 1,185 Kuwait
2000s 1,272 84.5 1,188 Kuwait
2010s 2,111 537 1,574 Kuwait
2020s 2,958 2,422 535.5 Kuwait

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher migration origin destination, Kuwait or South Africa?
Kuwait, at 3,094 against 2,910 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in migration origin destination between Kuwait and South Africa?
184, with Kuwait ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Kuwait and South Africa?
8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Kuwait and South Africa rank globally for migration origin destination?
Kuwait ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 66 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Migration origin destination. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Migration origin destination
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 528 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed