Female migrants in South Africa
South Africa: Female migrants was 43.1% in 2020. ▲ Rising
Female migrants in South Africa, 1990–2020
Source: United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024. Measured in % of international migrant stock.
Analysis
The most recent figure for female migrants in South Africa is 43.1%, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, female migrants in South Africa peaked at 45.2% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 38.4%, in 1990.
South Africa ranks 178th of 211 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Female migrants in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % of international migrant stock | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 38.4% | — |
| 1995 | 39.1% | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 40.3% | +2.9% |
| 2005 | 42.1% | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 42.2% | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 45.2% | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 43.1% | -4.6% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 43.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 48.2%, 90% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 43.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.1%, 90% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.7% | 38.4% | 39.1% | 2 |
| 2000s | 41.2% | 40.3% | 42.1% | 2 |
| 2010s | 43.7% | 42.2% | 45.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 43.1% | 43.1% | 43.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 175 Brunei Darussalam 43.4% compare
- 176 Palau 43.2% compare
- 177 Zimbabwe 43.2% compare
- 179 Botswana 43.0% compare
- 180 Madagascar 43.0% compare
- 181 French Polynesia 43.0% compare
More gender data for South Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 17,151 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 0.6591 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 51,011 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 51,011 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 570,099 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 589,533 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 570,599 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 589,626 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 569,634 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is female migrants in South Africa?
- Female migrants in South Africa was 43.1% in 2020, according to United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024.
- What is the highest female migrants recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 45.2% in 2015.
- What is the lowest female migrants recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.4% in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for female migrants?
- South Africa ranks 178th out of 211 countries with data for 2020.
- Is female migrants rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: 2020 Revision. Data downloaded as of December 6, 2024, published as part of Female migrants (% of international migrant stock). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of female migrants out of total international migrant stock. International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.