Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in South America

South America: Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration was 90 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
90
Change on year
up 100.0%
Rank
20th
of 29 groups
All-time high
168
in 2021
All-time low
7
in 2015
Years of data
10
2015–2025

Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in South America, 2015–2025

0501001502015202020252015: 72016: 522018: 302019: 1232020: 1152021: 1682022: 752023: 1402024: 452025: 90

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

South America recorded 90 for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in 2025.

That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and up 1,185.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in South America peaked at 168 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2015.

That places South America 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 53 7 123 4
2020s 105.5 45 168 6

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 17 Mexico 72 compare
  2. 18 Senegal 63 compare
  3. 19 Bahamas 60 compare
  4. 20 Bangladesh 35 compare
  5. 20 France 35 compare
  6. 20 Mali 35 compare
  7. 23 Chad 32 compare

See the full ranking of 108 places β†’

More development goals data for South America

All data for South America β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in South America?
Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in South America was 90 in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 168 in 2021.
What is the lowest total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2015.
How does South America rank for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration?
South America ranks 20th out of 29 groups with data for 2025.
Is total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,185.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
108 places, 1,045 data points, 2014–2025
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