Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in South Africa
South Africa: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -2.17 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-2.17 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 95.6%
World rank
138th
of 236 countries
All-time high
373.3 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-372.23 % change on previous year
in 1958
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Net migration, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -2.17 % change on previous year for net migration, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of up 95.6% on the previous year and up 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 373.3 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -372.23 % change on previous year, in 1958.
That places South Africa 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -9.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | -49.43 % change on previous year | +418.6% |
| 1953 | -238.71 % change on previous year | +383.0% |
| 1954 | 44.17 % change on previous year | -118.5% |
| 1955 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -74.2% |
| 1956 | 21.73 % change on previous year | +90.4% |
| 1957 | -39.02 % change on previous year | -279.6% |
| 1958 | -372.23 % change on previous year | +853.9% |
| 1959 | 132.43 % change on previous year | -135.6% |
| 1960 | 312.74 % change on previous year | +136.2% |
| 1961 | 205.59 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 1962 | 20.86 % change on previous year | -89.9% |
| 1963 | 4.4 % change on previous year | -78.9% |
| 1964 | 4.74 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 8.15 % change on previous year | +71.8% |
| 1966 | -6.18 % change on previous year | -175.8% |
| 1967 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -194.4% |
| 1968 | -3.66 % change on previous year | -162.8% |
| 1969 | -7.23 % change on previous year | +97.5% |
| 1970 | -15.99 % change on previous year | +121.2% |
| 1971 | -46.42 % change on previous year | +190.2% |
| 1972 | 15.78 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 1973 | 7.76 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1974 | -6.34 % change on previous year | -181.7% |
| 1975 | 0.7555 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1976 | -29.57 % change on previous year | -4014.1% |
| 1977 | 133.19 % change on previous year | -550.4% |
| 1978 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -101.9% |
| 1979 | -9.33 % change on previous year | +267.7% |
| 1980 | 358.3 % change on previous year | -3938.9% |
| 1981 | 8.47 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 1982 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 1983 | 5.79 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1984 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -207.9% |
| 1985 | -15.77 % change on previous year | +152.3% |
| 1986 | -4.31 % change on previous year | -72.7% |
| 1987 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -66.7% |
| 1988 | 6.65 % change on previous year | -563.0% |
| 1989 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
| 1990 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1991 | -115.07 % change on previous year | -7250.9% |
| 1992 | -82.32 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1993 | 373.3 % change on previous year | -553.5% |
| 1994 | -237.89 % change on previous year | -163.7% |
| 1995 | 63.4 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 1996 | -96.14 % change on previous year | -251.6% |
| 1997 | 49.13 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 1998 | 15.75 % change on previous year | -68.0% |
| 1999 | -52.33 % change on previous year | -432.4% |
| 2000 | -8.56 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 2001 | 55.56 % change on previous year | -749.3% |
| 2002 | 182.76 % change on previous year | +229.0% |
| 2003 | 30.39 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2004 | -10.18 % change on previous year | -133.5% |
| 2005 | -46.9 % change on previous year | +360.6% |
| 2006 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 2007 | 9.59 % change on previous year | +60.2% |
| 2008 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -84.8% |
| 2009 | 12.64 % change on previous year | +766.4% |
| 2010 | 65.1 % change on previous year | +415.2% |
| 2011 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -107.6% |
| 2012 | 305.26 % change on previous year | -6261.2% |
| 2013 | -12.06 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 2014 | 17.43 % change on previous year | -244.4% |
| 2015 | 135.11 % change on previous year | +675.4% |
| 2016 | -237.13 % change on previous year | -275.5% |
| 2017 | 139.03 % change on previous year | -158.6% |
| 2018 | -7.25 % change on previous year | -105.2% |
| 2019 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -155.7% |
| 2020 | 11.71 % change on previous year | +189.7% |
| 2021 | 23.88 % change on previous year | +103.9% |
| 2022 | -49.09 % change on previous year | -305.5% |
| 2023 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -95.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -7250.9% | 1.61 % change on previous year | -115.07 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +6261.2% | -4.95 % change on previous year | 305.26 % change on previous year |
| 1980 | +3938.9% | -9.33 % change on previous year | 358.3 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | -4014.1% | 0.7555 % change on previous year | -29.57 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -55.46 % change on previous year | -372.23 % change on previous year | 132.43 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 54.52 % change on previous year | -7.23 % change on previous year | 312.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.73 % change on previous year | -46.42 % change on previous year | 133.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 35.99 % change on previous year | -15.77 % change on previous year | 358.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.06 % change on previous year | -237.89 % change on previous year | 373.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.27 % change on previous year | -46.9 % change on previous year | 182.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.46 % change on previous year | -237.13 % change on previous year | 305.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.92 % change on previous year | -49.09 % change on previous year | 23.88 % change on previous year | 4 |
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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 net migration, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in South Africa was -2.17 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 373.3 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -372.23 % change on previous year in 1958.
- How does South Africa rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 138th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.