International migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: International migrants, by country of destination was 98,110 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
98,110
World rank
138th
of 231 countries
All-time high
339,432
in 2015
All-time low
57,686
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan is 98,110, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 71.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan peaked at 339,432 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 57,686, in 1990.
That places Afghanistan 138th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 57,686 | — |
| 1995 | 71,522 | +24.0% |
| 2000 | 75,917 | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 87,314 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 102,276 | +17.1% |
| 2015 | 339,432 | +231.9% |
| 2020 | 144,098 | -57.5% |
| 2024 | 98,110 | -31.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64,604 | 57,686 | 71,522 | 2 |
| 2000s | 81,616 | 75,917 | 87,314 | 2 |
| 2010s | 220,854 | 102,276 | 339,432 | 2 |
| 2020s | 121,104 | 98,110 | 144,098 | 2 |
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More population data for Afghanistan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2412 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4637 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2115 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 74,075 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.39 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2522 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 199.65 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 9.03 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Afghanistan was 98,110 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 339,432 in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 57,686 in 1990.
- How does Afghanistan rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Afghanistan ranks 138th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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