International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG)
Western Africa (UNSDG): International migrants, by country of destination was 8.24 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG), 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG) is 8.24 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG) peaked at 8.24 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.48 million, in 1990.
Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 111th of 154 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4.48 million | — |
| 1995 | 5.35 million | +19.5% |
| 2000 | 5.25 million | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 6.00 million | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 6.41 million | +6.9% |
| 2015 | 7.21 million | +12.4% |
| 2020 | 7.75 million | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 8.24 million | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.91 million | 4.48 million | 5.35 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.63 million | 5.25 million | 6.00 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.81 million | 6.41 million | 7.21 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.99 million | 7.75 million | 8.24 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa (UNSDG)
- 108 Zambia 249,205 compare
- 109 Equatorial Guinea 248,930 compare
- 110 Gambia 236,137 compare
- 111 Puerto Rico 223,323 compare
- 112 Latvia 220,471 compare
- 113 Azerbaijan 218,460 compare
- 114 Estonia 203,046 compare
More population data for Western Africa (UNSDG)
- Total population by age 15,033 (2100)
- Total population by age 913.53 (2023)
- Refugees by host country, per 1 USD GNI per capita 3 (2025)
- Refugees by host country, per 1000 population 3 (2025)
- New internal displacements 1.13 million (2025)
- Internally displaced persons 6.60 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Western Africa (UNSDG) was 8.24 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- The highest recorded value was 8.24 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.48 million in 1990.
- How does Western Africa (UNSDG) rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Western Africa (UNSDG) ranks 111th out of 154 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Western Africa (UNSDG)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western 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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