International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union)
Southern Africa (African Union): International migrants, by country of destination was 4.81 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union) is 4.81 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union) peaked at 5.09 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.33 million, in 1995.
That places Southern Africa (African Union) 130th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.71 million | — |
| 1995 | 2.33 million | -37.3% |
| 2000 | 2.48 million | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 2.95 million | +19.2% |
| 2010 | 3.92 million | +32.8% |
| 2015 | 5.09 million | +29.9% |
| 2020 | 4.69 million | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 4.81 million | +2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.02 million | 2.33 million | 3.71 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.72 million | 2.48 million | 2.95 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.51 million | 3.92 million | 5.09 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.75 million | 4.69 million | 4.81 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Southern Africa (African Union)
More population data for Southern Africa (African Union)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 321,973 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.02 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2.02 % change on previous year (2030)
- Total population by age 7,181 (2100)
- Total population by age 533.28 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0.7286 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 5.5 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 43.47 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 16.56 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 26.18 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (African Union) was 4.81 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 5.09 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 million in 1995.
- How does Southern Africa (African Union) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 130th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Southern Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Africa (African Union) 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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