International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union)
Western Africa (African Union): International migrants, by country of destination was 8.04 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union) stood at 8.04 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union) peaked at 8.04 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.36 million, in 1990.
That places Western Africa (African Union) 112th out of 154 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.36 million | — |
| 1995 | 5.26 million | +20.5% |
| 2000 | 5.20 million | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 5.94 million | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 6.33 million | +6.5% |
| 2015 | 7.04 million | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 7.56 million | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 8.04 million | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.81 million | 4.36 million | 5.26 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.57 million | 5.20 million | 5.94 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.68 million | 6.33 million | 7.04 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.80 million | 7.56 million | 8.04 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa (African Union)
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
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- 114 Estonia 203,046 compare
- 115 Cyprus 202,062 compare
More population data for Western Africa (African Union)
- Total population by age 14,806 (2100)
- Total population by age 902.86 (2023)
- Proportion of population using of on-site sanitation facilities with 0 (2024)
- Proportion of population using basic sanitation services 14.64 (2024)
- Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services 26.75 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 2.03 (2024)
- Proportion of population using on-site sanitation facilities with 24.72 (2024)
- Proportion of population using limited drinking water services 7.27 (2024)
- Proportion of population using improved drinking water sources 85.39 (2024)
- Proportion of population using sanitation facilities connected to 5.73 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (African Union) was 8.04 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.04 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Africa (African Union)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.36 million in 1990.
- How does Western Africa (African Union) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Western Africa (African Union) ranks 112th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Western Africa (African Union)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western 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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