International migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: International migrant stock was 2.0% in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 2.0%.
The figure is up 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 2.9% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2010.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 24th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.9% | — |
| 1995 | 2.6% | -10.5% |
| 2000 | 2.1% | -19.9% |
| 2005 | 1.9% | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 1.8% | -7.5% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 2.0% | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 2.0% | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 21 Jordan 45.7% compare
- 22 Oman 43.2% compare
- 23 Curaçao 43.1% compare
- 24 Cayman Islands 42.9% compare
- 25 Hong Kong, China 41.3% compare
- 26 Saudi Arabia 40.3% compare
- 27 Malta 37.0% compare
More financial sector data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 1.75 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1205 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.28 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 1.75 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.1205 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- International migrant stock in Sub-Saharan Africa was 2.0% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9% in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2010.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for international migrant stock?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 24th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.