Eastern Africa Total net-migration 2026: -163,379

Eastern Africa's total net-migration in 2026 is -163,379 (estimate), up 41.6% from 2025.

Total net-migration measures the difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants in a country, reflecting population shifts and economic opportunities. Understanding this statistic is crucial for analyzing demographic trends and policy impacts in nations worldwide.

Eastern Africa•12 years of data (2015–2026)••United Nations Population Division•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Total net-migration over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
2026-163,378.9 persons+116.47K persons-41.62%
2025-279,850 persons27.92K persons+11.08%
2024-251,932 persons405.85K persons-263.68%
2023153.92K persons+566.63K persons-137.30%
2022-412,705 persons126.67K persons+44.29%
2021-286,031 persons313.03K persons-1159.41%
202027.00K persons+129.34K persons-126.38%
2019-102,346 persons46.80K persons+84.25%
2018-55,548 persons+643.71K persons-92.06%
2017-699,256 persons170.59K persons+32.27%
2016-528,664 persons+73.08K persons-12.15%
2015-601,748 persons——

Frequently Asked Questions About Eastern Africa Total net-migration

What is Eastern Africa's total net-migration in 2026?▾

Eastern Africa's total net-migration is -163,379 in 2026 (estimate), according to United Nations Population Division.

Is Eastern Africa's total net-migration increasing or decreasing?▾

Eastern Africa's total net-migration rose by 41.6% from 2025 (-279,850) to 2026 (-163,379). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it rose by 69.1%.

What was Eastern Africa's total net-migration in 2015?▾

In 2015, Eastern Africa's total net-migration was -601,748. By 2026 it rose by 72.8%.

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