International migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central
África Occidental y Central: International migrants, by country of destination was 12.41 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central stood at 12.41 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central peaked at 12.41 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.90 million, in 1990.
That places África Occidental y Central 85th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.90 million | — |
| 1995 | 7.97 million | +35.0% |
| 2000 | 6.98 million | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 7.90 million | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 8.51 million | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 10.05 million | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 10.95 million | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 12.41 million | +13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.94 million | 5.90 million | 7.97 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.44 million | 6.98 million | 7.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.28 million | 8.51 million | 10.05 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.68 million | 10.95 million | 12.41 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near África Occidental y Central
More population data for África Occidental y Central
- Total population by age 24,076 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,242 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 12.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 23.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 1.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 11.07 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 80 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 4.34 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central?
- International migrants, by country of destination in África Occidental y Central was 12.41 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in África Occidental y Central?
- The highest recorded value was 12.41 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in África Occidental y Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.90 million in 1990.
- How does África Occidental y Central rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- África Occidental y Central ranks 85th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in África Occidental y Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this África Occidental y Central 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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