Net migration in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Net migration was -338,771 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Africa Western and Central, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Africa Western and Central recorded -338,771 for net migration in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3,021.2% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Africa Western and Central peaked at 314,264 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -657,714, in 1983.
That places Africa Western and Central 25th out of 49 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | -24,788 | -49,176 | 48,124 | 10 |
| 1970s | -49,570 | -141,841 | 6,280 | 10 |
| 1980s | -155,516 | -657,714 | 43,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | -66,875 | -482,218 | 133,194 | 10 |
| 2000s | -107,066 | -239,683 | 21,109 | 10 |
| 2010s | -264,831 | -534,476 | -7,032 | 10 |
| 2020s | -76,245 | -338,771 | 314,264 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
More financial sector data for Africa Western and Central
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 15.1% (2023)
- Total reserves in months of imports 7.16 (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 12.6% (2022)
- Broad money 28.7% (2023)
- Claims on central government, etc. 10.2% (2022)
- Domestic credit to private sector 12.6% (2022)
- Total reserves 33.7% (2021)
- Interest rate spread -1.6% (2016)
- Bank liquid reserves to bank assets ratio 14.8% (2025)
- Listed domestic companies, total 203 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Africa Western and Central?
- Net migration in Africa Western and Central was -338,771 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 314,264 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was -657,714 in 1983.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for net migration?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 25th out of 49 groups with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.