International migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)
East and Southern Africa (UNFPA): International migrants, by country of destination was 12.48 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) stood at 12.48 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) peaked at 12.48 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 7.01 million, in 2000.
That places East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) 84th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7.98 million | — |
| 1995 | 8.19 million | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 7.01 million | -14.5% |
| 2005 | 7.27 million | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 7.50 million | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 10.78 million | +43.7% |
| 2020 | 11.61 million | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 12.48 million | +7.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.09 million | 7.98 million | 8.19 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.14 million | 7.01 million | 7.27 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.14 million | 7.50 million | 10.78 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 12.04 million | 11.61 million | 12.48 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)
More population data for East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 13.46 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 10.49 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) was 12.48 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- The highest recorded value was 12.48 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.01 million in 2000.
- How does East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) ranks 84th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in East and Southern Africa (UNFPA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this East and Southern Africa (UNFPA) 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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