International migrant stock, total in Namibia
Namibia: International migrant stock, total was 116,035 in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Namibia, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock, total in Namibia stood at 116,035.
That represents a change of up 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Namibia peaked at 135,547 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 101,618, in 2015.
That places Namibia 130th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Namibia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 120,641 | — |
| 1995 | 115,372 | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 135,547 | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 107,347 | -20.8% |
| 2010 | 103,826 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 101,618 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 109,391 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 116,035 | +6.1% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 116,035 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 59% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 116,035 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 118,006 | 115,372 | 120,641 | 2 |
| 2000s | 121,447 | 107,347 | 135,547 | 2 |
| 2010s | 102,722 | 101,618 | 103,826 | 2 |
| 2020s | 112,713 | 109,391 | 116,035 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More financial sector data for Namibia
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0.0663 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0.0484 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0.0663 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in Namibia?
- International migrant stock, total in Namibia was 116,035 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 135,547 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 101,618 in 2015.
- How does Namibia rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Namibia ranks 130th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.