Migrant stock share in South Africa
South Africa: Migrant stock share was 4.11 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
4.11
World rank
140th
of 231 countries
All-time high
5.58
in 2015
All-time low
2.12
in 2000
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant stock share in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4.11 for migrant stock share in 2024.
The figure is down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant stock share in South Africa peaked at 5.58 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.12, in 2000.
That places South Africa 140th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant stock share in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.16 | — |
| 1995 | 2.26 | -28.4% |
| 2000 | 2.12 | -6.4% |
| 2005 | 3.06 | +44.6% |
| 2010 | 4.35 | +42.1% |
| 2015 | 5.58 | +28.3% |
| 2020 | 4.36 | -21.8% |
| 2024 | 4.11 | -5.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4.11 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.16, 99% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 4.11 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.22, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.71 | 2.26 | 3.16 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.59 | 2.12 | 3.06 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.96 | 4.35 | 5.58 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.23 | 4.11 | 4.36 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More population data for South Africa
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.7997 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1847 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 73,530 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8824 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.0148 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.23 (2100)
- Population density 77.75 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 5.55 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant stock share in South Africa?
- Migrant stock share in South Africa was 4.11 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant stock share recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.58 in 2015.
- What is the lowest migrant stock share recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.12 in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for migrant stock share?
- South Africa ranks 140th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant stock share rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant stock share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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