International migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)

Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 24.31 million in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
24.31 million
Rank
46th
of 154 groups
All-time high
24.31 million
in 2024
All-time low
13.52 million
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024

International migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M25.0M1990200720241990: 13.8M1995: 14.6M2000: 13.5M2005: 14.8M2010: 15.8M2015: 20.4M2020: 22.0M2024: 24.3M

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) recorded 24.31 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 19.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 24.31 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 13.52 million, in 2000.

Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 46th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

International migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), year by year

Annual values for International migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 13.80 million
1995 14.58 million +5.6%
2000 13.52 million -7.3%
2005 14.85 million +9.8%
2010 15.79 million +6.3%
2015 20.40 million +29.2%
2020 22.04 million +8.0%
2024 24.31 million +10.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 14.19 million 13.80 million 14.58 million 2
2000s 14.18 million 13.52 million 14.85 million 2
2010s 18.09 million 15.79 million 20.40 million 2
2020s 23.17 million 22.04 million 24.31 million 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
International migrants, by country of destination in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) was 24.31 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
The highest recorded value was 24.31 million in 2024.
What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
The lowest recorded value was 13.52 million in 2000.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 46th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)?
Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Sub-Saharan 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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Indicator
International migrants, by country of destination
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
385 places, 3,080 data points, 1990–2024
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