International migrants, by country of destination in Kenya
Kenya: International migrants, by country of destination was 992,536 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
992,536
World rank
63rd
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.13 million
in 2015
All-time low
298,089
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Kenya, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Kenya stood at 992,536.
That represents a change of down 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Kenya peaked at 1.13 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 298,089, in 1990.
That places Kenya 63rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 298,089 | — |
| 1995 | 618,745 | +107.6% |
| 2000 | 707,852 | +14.4% |
| 2005 | 773,354 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 954,925 | +23.5% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million | +18.0% |
| 2020 | 1.05 million | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 992,536 | -5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 458,417 | 298,089 | 618,745 | 2 |
| 2000s | 740,603 | 707,852 | 773,354 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.04 million | 954,925 | 1.13 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.02 million | 992,536 | 1.05 million | 2 |
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More population data for Kenya
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0288 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1094 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 85,212 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.9 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.7363 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population density 183.07 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 6.40 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Kenya?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Kenya was 992,536 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 298,089 in 1990.
- How does Kenya rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Kenya ranks 63rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Kenya 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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