South Africa—Net Migration
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #9 of 217
Latest Value
146,370
2025
YoY Change
-12.3%
2024 → 2025
Global Rank
#9
of 217 countries
Maximum
641,150
2015
Minimum
-879,235
2016
Last
146,370
Previous
166,972
Highest
641,150
Lowest
-879,235
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146,370 | -12.3% |
| 2024 | 166,972 | -26.8% |
| 2023 | 228,222 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 233,284 | -49.1% |
| 2021 | 458,246 | +23.9% |
| 2020 | 369,901 | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 331,124 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 318,260 | -7.3% |
| 2017 | 343,146 | +139.0% |
| 2016 | -879,235 | -237.1% |
| 2015 | 641,150 | +135.1% |
| 2014 | 272,697 | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 232,230 | -12.1% |
| 2012 | 264,091 | +305.3% |
| 2011 | 65,166 | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 68,563 | +65.1% |
| 2009 | 41,528 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 36,869 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 36,339 | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 33,159 | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 31,286 | -46.9% |
| 2004 | 58,924 | -10.2% |
| 2003 | 65,604 | +30.4% |
| 2002 | 50,313 | +182.8% |
| 2001 | -60,793 | +55.6% |
| 2000 | -136,794 |
Top Countries — Net Migration
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M | 2025 |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M | 2025 |
| 3 | Syrian Arab Republic | 421,693 | 2025 |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389,911 | 2025 |
| 5 | Canada | 326,204 | 2025 |
| 6 | Sudan | 291,469 | 2025 |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166,615 | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158,634 | 2025 |
| 9 | South Africa | 146,370 | 2025 |
| 10 | Japan | 140,579 | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →