Malaysia vs South Africa: Migration origin destination
Malaysia
2,906
in 2024
South Africa
2,910
in 2024
Malaysia rank
33rd
South Africa rank
32nd
Migration origin destination over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2,910 against 2,906 in Malaysia, a difference of 4.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
Malaysia ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 66 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9 | 12 | 3 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 63 | 84.5 | 21.5 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 488.5 | 537 | 48.5 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2,740 | 2,422 | 317.5 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migration origin destination, Malaysia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2,910 against 2,906 in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migration origin destination between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 4, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for migration origin destination?
- Malaysia ranks 33rd 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.