International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG)
Southern Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 2.91 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
2.91 million
Rank
139th
of 154 groups
All-time high
3.41 million
in 2015
All-time low
1.20 million
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG) stood at 2.91 million.
That represents a change of down 14.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 3.41 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.20 million, in 1995.
That places Southern Africa (UNSDG) 139th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG), 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 Southern Africa (UNSDG)
- 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 Southern Africa (UNSDG)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Southern Africa (UNSDG) was 2.91 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 3.41 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.20 million in 1995.
- How does Southern Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Southern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 139th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Africa (UNSDG) 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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