International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union)
Eastern Africa (African Union): International migrants, by country of destination was 8.82 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union) is 8.82 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 64.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union) peaked at 8.82 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.53 million, in 2010.
That places Eastern Africa (African Union) 105th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.18 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.97 million | -4.1% |
| 2000 | 4.59 million | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 4.17 million | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 3.53 million | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 5.37 million | +52.1% |
| 2020 | 7.18 million | +33.9% |
| 2024 | 8.82 million | +22.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.08 million | 4.97 million | 5.18 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.38 million | 4.17 million | 4.59 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.45 million | 3.53 million | 5.37 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 8.00 million | 7.18 million | 8.82 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 16,292 (2100)
- Total population by age 871.34 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.6606 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 10.22 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 20.87 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 0.6206 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 19.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 19.95 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 81.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.1 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (African Union) was 8.82 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.82 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.53 million in 2010.
- How does Eastern Africa (African Union) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 105th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eastern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Africa (African Union) 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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