Mexico vs South Africa: Migration origin destination
Mexico
2,262
in 2024
South Africa
2,910
in 2024
Mexico rank
35th
South Africa rank
32nd
Migration origin destination over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2,910 against 2,262 in Mexico, a difference of 648.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 66 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2000s | 13 | 84.5 | 71.5 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 16.5 | 537 | 520.5 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,145 | 2,422 | 1,278 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migration origin destination, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2,910 against 2,262 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migration origin destination between Mexico and South Africa?
- 648, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for migration origin destination?
- Mexico ranks 35th 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.