In 2020, nearly 41 million people emigrated from Africa. Northern Africa was the main region of origin, counting around 12.3 million emigrants. Eastern Africa followed, with over 12 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.
Number of emigrants from Africa in 2020, by region of origin
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United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (December 31, 2020). Number of emigrants from Africa in 2020, by region of origin [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1231625/number-of-emigrants-from-africa-by-region-of-origin/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). "Number of emigrants from Africa in 2020, by region of origin." Chart. December 31, 2020. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1231625/number-of-emigrants-from-africa-by-region-of-origin/
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). (2020). Number of emigrants from Africa in 2020, by region of origin. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1231625/number-of-emigrants-from-africa-by-region-of-origin/
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Number of emigrants from Africa in 2020, by region of origin [Graph], United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), December 31, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/1231625/number-of-emigrants-from-africa-by-region-of-origin/
