International migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini
Eswatini: International migrants, by country of destination was 33,268 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
33,268
World rank
175th
of 231 countries
All-time high
74,991
in 1990
All-time low
32,352
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini is 33,268, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini peaked at 74,991 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 32,352, in 2015.
That places Eswatini 175th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 74,991 | — |
| 1995 | 35,157 | -53.1% |
| 2000 | 34,084 | -3.1% |
| 2005 | 33,392 | -2.0% |
| 2010 | 32,637 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 32,352 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 32,858 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 33,268 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 55,074 | 35,157 | 74,991 | 2 |
| 2000s | 33,738 | 33,392 | 34,084 | 2 |
| 2010s | 32,494 | 32,352 | 32,637 | 2 |
| 2020s | 33,063 | 32,858 | 33,268 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 172 Madagascar 38,625 compare
- 173 Barbados 35,187 compare
- 174 Bosnia and Herzegovina 34,120 compare
- 176 Cayman Islands 31,935 compare
- 177 Papua New Guinea 31,171 compare
- 178 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 30,676 compare
More population data for Eswatini
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.312 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.6638 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.06 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 77.96 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 74,031 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 2.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Eswatini was 33,268 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 74,991 in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 32,352 in 2015.
- How does Eswatini rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Eswatini ranks 175th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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