International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa
(SDGRC) Southern Africa: International migrants, by country of destination was 4.84 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
4.84 million
Rank
129th
of 154 groups
All-time high
5.12 million
in 2015
All-time low
2.34 million
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa is 4.84 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa peaked at 5.12 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.34 million, in 1995.
(SDGRC) Southern Africa ranks 129th of 154 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.72 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.34 million | -37.1% |
| 2000 | 2.49 million | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 2.97 million | +19.3% |
| 2010 | 3.95 million | +32.7% |
| 2015 | 5.12 million | +29.8% |
| 2020 | 4.72 million | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 4.84 million | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.03 million | 2.34 million | 3.72 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.73 million | 2.49 million | 2.97 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.53 million | 3.95 million | 5.12 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.78 million | 4.72 million | 4.84 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) Southern Africa
- 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
- 132 Guinea 117,416 compare
More population data for (SDGRC) Southern Africa
- Total population by age 7,186 (2100)
- Total population by age 544.16 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.7533 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 5.66 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 43.61 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.59 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 26.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 10.2 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 86.81 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 23.66 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) Southern Africa was 4.84 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.12 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.34 million in 1995.
- How does (SDGRC) Southern Africa rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) Southern Africa ranks 129th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) Southern 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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