International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
Eastern Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 8.30 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) recorded 8.30 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 31.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 8.30 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.42 million, in 2010.
That places Eastern Africa (UNSDG) 109th 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 (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.35 million | — |
| 1995 | 5.36 million | -15.5% |
| 2000 | 5.24 million | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 5.14 million | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 4.42 million | -14.0% |
| 2015 | 6.30 million | +42.5% |
| 2020 | 7.53 million | +19.4% |
| 2024 | 8.30 million | +10.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.85 million | 5.36 million | 6.35 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.19 million | 5.14 million | 5.24 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.36 million | 4.42 million | 6.30 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.92 million | 7.53 million | 8.30 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
- 106 Palestine, State of 272,481 compare
- 107 Algeria 259,458 compare
- 108 Zambia 249,205 compare
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
- 110 Gambia 236,137 compare
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 compare
- 112 Latvia 220,471 compare
More population data for Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 18,652 (2100)
- Total population by age 963.33 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 9 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 9 (2025)
- New internal displacements 3.87 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 8.88 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) was 8.30 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.30 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.42 million in 2010.
- How does Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 109th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern 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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