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Nigeria: International migrant stock (% of population)

In , Nigeria's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.60.

That's up 0.0% from 2020, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Nigeria ranks #190 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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

Trend (1990–2024)

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

Highlights

Peak
0.70
Trough
0.40

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year International migrant stock (% of population)
0.6000
0.6000
0.6000
0.6000
0.7000
0.4000
0.4000
0.5000

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 Nigeria's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
In 2024, Nigeria's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
Nigeria's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 0.0% from 2020 to 2024.
How does Nigeria rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
In 2024, Nigeria ranked #190 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 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.