International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Africa (UNSDG)
Northern Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 4.87 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Northern Africa (UNSDG) recorded 4.87 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 113.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Northern Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 4.87 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.75 million, in 2005.
That places Northern Africa (UNSDG) 127th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Africa (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.37 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.08 million | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 1.90 million | -8.7% |
| 2005 | 1.75 million | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 1.97 million | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 2.28 million | +16.3% |
| 2020 | 3.23 million | +41.2% |
| 2024 | 4.87 million | +51.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.22 million | 2.08 million | 2.37 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.82 million | 1.75 million | 1.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.12 million | 1.97 million | 2.28 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.05 million | 3.23 million | 4.87 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Northern Africa (UNSDG)
More population data for Northern Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 5,604 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,018 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- New internal displacements 1.77 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 9.22 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Northern Africa (UNSDG) was 4.87 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 4.87 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.75 million in 2005.
- How does Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 127th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Northern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Northern 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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