International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)
(SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU): International migrants, by country of destination was 2.91 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) is 2.91 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) peaked at 3.41 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million, in 1995.
(SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) ranks 139th of 154 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.52 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.20 million | -20.6% |
| 2000 | 1.25 million | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 1.75 million | +39.8% |
| 2010 | 2.51 million | +43.9% |
| 2015 | 3.41 million | +35.7% |
| 2020 | 2.90 million | -14.8% |
| 2024 | 2.91 million | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.36 million | 1.20 million | 1.52 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.50 million | 1.25 million | 1.75 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.96 million | 2.51 million | 3.41 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.91 million | 2.90 million | 2.91 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)
- 136 Morocco 111,069 compare
- 137 Iceland 98,818 compare
- 138 Afghanistan 98,110 compare
- 139 Central African Republic 94,556 compare
- 140 Guatemala 92,732 compare
- 141 Montenegro 92,237 compare
- 142 Guadeloupe 89,610 compare
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)
- Total population by age 1,446 (2100)
- Total population by age 293.02 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 1 (2024)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 1 (2024)
- New internal displacements 53,702 (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 28,965 (2025)
All data for (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) was 2.91 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)?
- The highest recorded value was 3.41 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million in 1995.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) ranks 139th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) 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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