International migrants, by country of destination in Zambia
Zambia: International migrants, by country of destination was 249,205 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
249,205
World rank
108th
of 231 countries
All-time high
343,703
in 2000
All-time low
132,107
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Zambia, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for international migrants, by country of destination in Zambia is 249,205, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Zambia peaked at 343,703 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 132,107, in 2015.
That places Zambia 108th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrants, by country of destination in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 279,463 | — |
| 1995 | 244,338 | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 343,703 | +40.7% |
| 2005 | 252,895 | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 149,962 | -40.7% |
| 2015 | 132,107 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 187,955 | +42.3% |
| 2024 | 249,205 | +32.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 249,205 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 249,205 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 261,900 | 244,338 | 279,463 | 2 |
| 2000s | 298,299 | 252,895 | 343,703 | 2 |
| 2010s | 141,034 | 132,107 | 149,962 | 2 |
| 2020s | 218,580 | 187,955 | 249,205 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More population data for Zambia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.2495 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5254 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.5112 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 37,460 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.52 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.2967 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.516 (2100)
- Population density 86.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 4.60 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Zambia?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Zambia was 249,205 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 343,703 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,107 in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Zambia ranks 108th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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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