International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
West and Central Africa (UNFPA): International migrants, by country of destination was 11.33 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNFPA), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) recorded 11.33 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNFPA) peaked at 11.33 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.15 million, in 1990.
West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 92nd of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNFPA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.15 million | — |
| 1995 | 6.16 million | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 6.24 million | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 7.28 million | +16.6% |
| 2010 | 7.92 million | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 9.24 million | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 10.00 million | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 11.33 million | +13.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.65 million | 5.15 million | 6.16 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.76 million | 6.24 million | 7.28 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.58 million | 7.92 million | 9.24 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 10.66 million | 10.00 million | 11.33 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
More population data for West and Central Africa (UNFPA)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 6 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 6 (2025)
- New internal displacements 1.52 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 8.67 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNFPA) was 11.33 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- The highest recorded value was 11.33 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.15 million in 1990.
- How does West and Central Africa (UNFPA) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- West and Central Africa (UNFPA) ranks 92nd out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in West and Central Africa (UNFPA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this West and Central Africa (UNFPA) 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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