South Africa: International migrant stock, total
In , South Africa's International migrant stock, total was 2.63 million.
That's down 0.3% from 2020, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . South Africa ranks #29 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.16M
- Trough
- 997,703.00
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock, total |
|---|---|
| 2.631M | |
| 2.639M | |
| 3.163M | |
| 2.274M | |
| 1.514M | |
| 997,703.0000 | |
| 1.007M | |
| 1.286M |
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 South Africa's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's International migrant stock, total was 2.63 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
- South Africa's International migrant stock, total fell 0.3% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #29 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 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.