International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel
(SDGRC) ECA_Sahel: International migrants, by country of destination was 5.88 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
5.88 million
Rank
121st
of 154 groups
All-time high
5.88 million
in 2024
All-time low
2.33 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel stood at 5.88 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel peaked at 5.88 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.33 million, in 1990.
(SDGRC) ECA_Sahel ranks 121st of 154 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.33 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.89 million | +24.1% |
| 2000 | 2.68 million | -7.0% |
| 2005 | 3.28 million | +22.2% |
| 2010 | 3.55 million | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 4.30 million | +21.4% |
| 2020 | 4.79 million | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 5.88 million | +22.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.61 million | 2.33 million | 2.89 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.98 million | 2.68 million | 3.28 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.93 million | 3.55 million | 4.30 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.33 million | 4.79 million | 5.88 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel
- 118 Kyrgyzstan 194,816 compare
- 119 Turkmenistan 193,763 compare
- 120 Republic of Moldova 188,207 compare
- 121 Malawi 186,719 compare
- 122 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 183,234 compare
- 123 Paraguay 180,837 compare
- 124 Lithuania 175,194 compare
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel
- Total population by age 13,485 (2100)
- Total population by age 775.21 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 8 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 8 (2025)
- New internal displacements 1.30 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 8.20 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel was 5.88 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- The highest recorded value was 5.88 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 million in 1990.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel ranks 121st out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_Sahel 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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