International migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG)
Middle Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 4.85 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG) is 4.85 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 4.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.46 million, in 1990.
That places Middle Africa (UNSDG) 128th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.46 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.66 million | +82.2% |
| 2000 | 1.78 million | -33.3% |
| 2005 | 1.96 million | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 2.44 million | +24.2% |
| 2015 | 3.48 million | +42.8% |
| 2020 | 3.86 million | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 4.85 million | +25.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.06 million | 1.46 million | 2.66 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.87 million | 1.78 million | 1.96 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.96 million | 2.44 million | 3.48 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.36 million | 3.86 million | 4.85 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa (UNSDG)
- 125 Uruguay 160,064 compare
- 126 North Macedonia 150,902 compare
- 127 Mayotte 143,528 compare
- 128 Réunion 135,534 compare
- 129 French Guiana 130,924 compare
- 130 Djibouti 125,996 compare
- 131 Brunei Darussalam 119,933 compare
More population data for Middle Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 11,158 (2100)
- Total population by age 396.88 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 12 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 12 (2025)
- New internal displacements 10.49 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 7.00 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Middle Africa (UNSDG) was 4.85 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Middle Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 4.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Middle Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.46 million in 1990.
- How does Middle Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Middle Africa (UNSDG) ranks 128th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Middle Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Middle 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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