Number of emigrants from Africa in 2020, by region of origin

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Release date

2020

Region

Africa

Survey time period

July 1, 2020

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According to the source, "the estimates are based on official statistics on the foreign-born or the foreign population."

The source defines an international migrant as “any person who changes his or her country of usual residence”.

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Number of emigrants from Africa 2020, by region of origin

Published by Zeynep Dierks, Jan 26, 2026
In 2020, nearly ** million people emigrated from Africa. Northern Africa was the main region of origin, counting around **** million emigrants. Eastern Africa followed, with over ** million individuals leaving its borders to reach a foreign destination. In general, the number of people emigrating from the African continent has increased significantly in recent years.
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