Net migration metrics in Western Sahara
Western Sahara: Net migration metrics was 5,606 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5,606
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
59th
of 236 countries
All-time high
12,426
in 1970
All-time low
-18,665
in 1975
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Western Sahara, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration metrics in Western Sahara stood at 5,606.
The figure is down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Western Sahara peaked at 12,426 in 1970 and was at its lowest, -18,665, in 1975.
That places Western Sahara 59th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Western Sahara, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 962 | — |
| 1951 | 1,010 | +5.0% |
| 1952 | 1,049 | +3.9% |
| 1953 | 1,092 | +4.1% |
| 1954 | 1,143 | +4.7% |
| 1955 | 1,191 | +4.2% |
| 1956 | 1,232 | +3.4% |
| 1957 | 1,274 | +3.4% |
| 1958 | 1,330 | +4.4% |
| 1959 | 1,371 | +3.1% |
| 1960 | 1,417 | +3.4% |
| 1961 | 1,469 | +3.7% |
| 1962 | 1,510 | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 1,563 | +3.5% |
| 1964 | 1,605 | +2.7% |
| 1965 | 1,647 | +2.6% |
| 1966 | 1,699 | +3.2% |
| 1967 | 3,725 | +119.2% |
| 1968 | 3,949 | +6.0% |
| 1969 | 3,959 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 12,426 | +213.9% |
| 1971 | -2,089 | -116.8% |
| 1972 | -2,123 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | -2,314 | +9.0% |
| 1974 | -3,329 | +43.9% |
| 1975 | -18,665 | +460.7% |
| 1976 | 11,794 | -163.2% |
| 1977 | 11,784 | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 11,793 | +0.1% |
| 1979 | 11,793 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 7,343 | -37.7% |
| 1981 | 4,521 | -38.4% |
| 1982 | 2,462 | -45.5% |
| 1983 | 1,191 | -51.6% |
| 1984 | 1,191 | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 1,191 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1,191 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 1,191 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 1,191 | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 1,190 | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 1,191 | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 1,190 | -0.1% |
| 1992 | 1,191 | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 1,190 | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 1,187 | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 6,444 | +442.9% |
| 1996 | 8,062 | +25.1% |
| 1997 | 8,062 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 8,062 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 8,062 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 8,439 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 8,437 | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 8,439 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 8,439 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 8,437 | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 8,389 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 8,980 | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 8,560 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 8,145 | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 8,597 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 9,086 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 9,556 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 10,011 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 10,287 | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 7,407 | -28.0% |
| 2015 | 7,235 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 7,053 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 6,865 | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 6,695 | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 6,528 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 3,496 | -46.4% |
| 2021 | 3,496 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 5,606 | +60.4% |
| 2023 | 5,606 | +0.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Western Sahara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -460.7% | -3,329 | -18,665 |
| 1995 | +442.9% | 1,187 | 6,444 |
| 1970 | +213.9% | 3,959 | 12,426 |
| 1976 | +163.2% | -18,665 | 11,794 |
| 1967 | +119.2% | 1,699 | 3,725 |
| 1971 | -116.8% | 12,426 | -2,089 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,165 | 962 | 1,371 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,254 | 1,417 | 3,959 | 10 |
| 1970s | 3,107 | -18,665 | 12,426 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,266 | 1,190 | 7,343 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,464 | 1,187 | 8,062 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,486 | 8,145 | 8,980 | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,072 | 6,528 | 10,287 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,551 | 3,496 | 5,606 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Western Sahara
- 56 Cote d'Ivoire 6,002 compare
- 57 Luxembourg 5,905 compare
- 58 Estonia 5,717 compare
- 60 Kyrgyzstan 5,601 compare
- 61 Slovenia 5,339 compare
- 62 Bulgaria 5,173 compare
More population data for Western Sahara
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.351 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4967 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1005 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3345 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.109 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.109 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 41,447 (2100)
- Population density 3.13 (2100)
- Population aged 65 years or older (thousands), annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Western Sahara?
- Net migration metrics in Western Sahara was 5,606 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Western Sahara?
- The highest recorded value was 12,426 in 1970.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Western Sahara?
- The lowest recorded value was -18,665 in 1975.
- How does Western Sahara rank for net migration metrics?
- Western Sahara ranks 59th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Western Sahara?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Sahara data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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