Nigeria: International migrant stock, total
In , Nigeria's International migrant stock, total was 1.40 million.
That's up 7.2% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . Nigeria ranks #50 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.40M
- Trough
- 456,621.00
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock, total |
|---|---|
| 1.403M | |
| 1.309M | |
| 1.199M | |
| 990,494.0000 | |
| 969,714.0000 | |
| 487,882.0000 | |
| 462,999.0000 | |
| 456,621.0000 |
About International migrant stock, total
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.
Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Nigeria's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
- In 2024, Nigeria's International migrant stock, total was 1.40 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Nigeria's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
- Nigeria's International migrant stock, total rose 7.2% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does Nigeria rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
- In 2024, Nigeria ranked #50 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
- How does Nigeria's International migrant stock, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for International migrant stock, total in 2024 was 1.41 million, so Nigeria is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
- What is International migrant stock, total and how is it measured?
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.