International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions): International migrants, by country of destination was 12.41 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) is 12.41 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) peaked at 12.41 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.90 million, in 1990.
West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 85th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5.90 million | — |
| 1995 | 7.97 million | +35.0% |
| 2000 | 6.98 million | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 7.90 million | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 8.51 million | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 10.05 million | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 10.95 million | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 12.41 million | +13.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.94 million | 5.90 million | 7.97 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 7.44 million | 6.98 million | 7.90 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 9.28 million | 8.51 million | 10.05 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.68 million | 10.95 million | 12.41 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
More population data for West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Total population by age 24,076 (2100)
- Total population by age 1,242 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 12.55 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 23.57 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 1.52 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 22.05 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 11.07 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 80 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 4.34 (2024)
All data for West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) →
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) was 12.41 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The highest recorded value was 12.41 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.90 million in 1990.
- How does West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 85th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this West and Central Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) 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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