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South Africa Net migration rate 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net migration rate in South Africa stood at 146,370 persons in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 12% from 166,972 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 641,150 persons (down 77% since). South Africa ranked 9th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: persons · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025

Key facts

What is the latest Net migration rate in South Africa?

Net migration rate in South Africa stood at 146,370 persons in 2025, according to World Bank.

Is Net migration rate in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is down 12% from 166,972 persons in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was 641,150 persons (down 77% since).

How does South Africa rank for Net migration rate?

South Africa ranked 9th highest of the 217 countries in this dataset in 2025; Ukraine ranked first.

Metadata for Net migration rate in South Africa
IndicatorNet migration rate
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryDemographics
Unitpersons
SourceWorld Bank
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API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 146,370 persons (2025)

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Source:World Bank — series SM.POP.NETM
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net migration rate — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM

MLA

World Bank. "Net migration rate — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net migration rate — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_net_migration_rate_zaf,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net migration rate --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/net-migration-rate/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SM.POP.NETM}
}