International migrant stock, total in Zambia
Zambia: International migrant stock, total was 249,205 in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock, total in Zambia, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 249,205 for international migrant stock, total in 2024.
That represents a change of up 88.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in Zambia peaked at 343,703 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 132,107, in 2015.
Zambia ranks 107th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
International migrant stock, total in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 279,463 | — |
| 1995 | 244,338 | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 343,703 | +40.7% |
| 2005 | 252,895 | -26.4% |
| 2010 | 149,962 | -40.7% |
| 2015 | 132,107 | -11.9% |
| 2020 | 187,955 | +42.3% |
| 2024 | 249,205 | +32.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 249,205 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 1.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 249,205 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 261,900 | 244,338 | 279,463 | 2 |
| 2000s | 298,299 | 252,895 | 343,703 | 2 |
| 2010s | 141,034 | 132,107 | 149,962 | 2 |
| 2020s | 218,580 | 187,955 | 249,205 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More financial sector data for Zambia
- 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 0.0011 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 0.0008 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 0.0011 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 Zambia?
- International migrant stock, total in Zambia was 249,205 in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 343,703 in 2000.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 132,107 in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for international migrant stock, total?
- Zambia ranks 107th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.