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Kenya: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Kenya's International migrant stock (% of population) was 1.80.

That's down 10.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Kenya ranks #156 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (1990–2024)

Kenya International migrant stock (% of population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
2.40
Trough
1.30

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
1.8000
2.0000
2.4000
2.3000
2.2000
2.3000
2.3000
1.3000

About International migrant stock (% of population)

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.

Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Kenya's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Kenya's International migrant stock (% of population) was 1.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Kenya's International migrant stock (% of population) fell 10.0% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Kenya rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Kenya ranked #156 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Kenya's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.