Net migration in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Net migration was 114,862 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Africa Eastern and Southern stood at 114,862.
That represents a change of up 117.1% on the previous year and down 24.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 609,149 in 1978 and was at its lowest, -989,975, in 2023.
Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 11th of 49 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -15,764 | -102,704 | 37,258 | 10 |
| 1970s | 29,774 | -432,016 | 609,149 | 10 |
| 1980s | 219,276 | -230,030 | 514,791 | 10 |
| 1990s | -306,202 | -760,003 | 250,990 | 10 |
| 2000s | -540,134 | -688,533 | -438,568 | 10 |
| 2010s | -168,491 | -799,850 | 340,934 | 10 |
| 2020s | -206,320 | -989,975 | 340,127 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 8 United Arab Emirates 158,634 compare
- 9 South Africa 146,370 compare
- 10 Japan 140,579 compare
- 11 Australia 137,109 compare
- 12 Colombia 129,139 compare
- 13 Saudi Arabia 119,738 compare
- 14 Iran 116,786 compare
More financial sector data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 34.4% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 6.09 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 33.3% (2023)
- Broad money 50.7% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 19.1% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 50.7% (2024)
- Total reserves 25.3% (2024)
- Interest rate spread 7.4% (2024)
- Bank liquid reserves to bank assets ratio 23.6% (2025)
- Listed domestic companies, total 472 (2004)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Net migration in Africa Eastern and Southern was 114,862 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 609,149 in 1978.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was -989,975 in 2023.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for net migration?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 11th out of 49 groups with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.