International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
(SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa: International migrants, by country of destination was 26.23 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
(SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 26.23 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 27.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 26.23 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 14.12 million, in 2000.
That places (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa 45th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15.02 million | — |
| 1995 | 15.44 million | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 14.12 million | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 15.16 million | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 16.12 million | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 20.64 million | +28.0% |
| 2020 | 22.99 million | +11.4% |
| 2024 | 26.23 million | +14.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.23 million | 15.02 million | 15.44 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 14.64 million | 14.12 million | 15.16 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.38 million | 16.12 million | 20.64 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 24.61 million | 22.99 million | 26.23 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
More population data for (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa
- Total population by age 47,839 (2100)
- Total population by age 2,661 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 7 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 7 (2025)
- New internal displacements 17.29 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 31.63 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa was 26.23 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 26.23 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.12 million in 2000.
- How does (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 45th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) ECA_Sub-Saharan Africa 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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