International migrants, by country of destination in Malawi
Malawi: International migrants, by country of destination was 186,719 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
186,719
World rank
121st
of 231 countries
All-time high
1.13 million
in 1990
All-time low
186,719
in 2024
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Malawi, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Malawi stood at 186,719. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Malawi peaked at 1.13 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 186,719, in 2024.
That places Malawi 121st out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.13 million | — |
| 1995 | 241,624 | -78.6% |
| 2000 | 232,620 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 221,661 | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 217,722 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 197,328 | -9.4% |
| 2020 | 191,362 | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 186,719 | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 684,672 | 241,624 | 1.13 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 227,140 | 221,661 | 232,620 | 2 |
| 2010s | 207,525 | 197,328 | 217,722 | 2 |
| 2020s | 189,040 | 186,719 | 191,362 | 2 |
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More population data for Malawi
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1183 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3622 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,159 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.45 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2289 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Population density 627.29 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.85 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Malawi?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Malawi was 186,719 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.13 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 186,719 in 2024.
- How does Malawi rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Malawi ranks 121st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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