International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) West Africa
(SDGRC) West Africa: International migrants, by country of destination was 8.04 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) West Africa, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
(SDGRC) West Africa recorded 8.04 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) West Africa peaked at 8.04 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.36 million, in 1990.
(SDGRC) West Africa ranks 112th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) West Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.36 million | — |
| 1995 | 5.26 million | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 5.20 million | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 5.94 million | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 6.33 million | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 7.04 million | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 7.56 million | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 8.04 million | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.81 million | 4.36 million | 5.26 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.57 million | 5.20 million | 5.94 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.68 million | 6.33 million | 7.04 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.80 million | 7.56 million | 8.04 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near (SDGRC) West Africa
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
- 110 Gambia 236,137 compare
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 compare
- 112 Latvia 220,471 compare
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 compare
- 114 Estonia 203,046 compare
- 115 Cyprus 202,062 compare
More population data for (SDGRC) West Africa
- Total population by age 14,806 (2100)
- Total population by age 902.86 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.73 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- International migrants, by country of destination in (SDGRC) West Africa was 8.04 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.04 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.36 million in 1990.
- How does (SDGRC) West Africa rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- (SDGRC) West Africa ranks 112th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in (SDGRC) West Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this (SDGRC) West 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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