International migrants, by country of destination in Africa (UNSDG)
Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 29.18 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Africa (UNSDG) recorded 29.18 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 29.18 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.41 million, in 2000.
That places Africa (UNSDG) 35th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Africa (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16.18 million | — |
| 1995 | 16.65 million | +2.9% |
| 2000 | 15.41 million | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 16.60 million | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 17.75 million | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 22.68 million | +27.8% |
| 2020 | 25.27 million | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 29.18 million | +15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.42 million | 16.18 million | 16.65 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 16.01 million | 15.41 million | 16.60 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.22 million | 17.75 million | 22.68 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 27.22 million | 25.27 million | 29.18 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 51,892 (2100)
- Total population by age 3,585 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 17.32 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 31.73 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Africa (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Africa (UNSDG) was 29.18 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 29.18 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.41 million in 2000.
- How does Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 35th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa (UNSDG) 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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