Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration was 1,142 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
1,142
Change on year
down 20.1%
Rank
8th
of 29 groups
All-time high
1,430
in 2024
All-time low
250
in 2022
Years of data
12
2014–2025

Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2014–2025

2505007501.0k1.2k1.5k2014201920252014: 5092015: 2522016: 4022017: 6432018: 7912019: 1.1k2020: 6662021: 4162022: 2502023: 1.0k2024: 1.4k2025: 1.1k

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Sub-Saharan Africa is 1,142, measured in 2025.

The figure is down 20.1% on the previous year and up 353.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 1,430 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 250, in 2022.

That places Sub-Saharan Africa 8th out of 29 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 609 252 1,057 6
2020s 822.5 250 1,430 6

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. 5 Algeria 370 compare
  2. 6 Thailand 333 compare
  3. 7 Mauritania 284 compare
  4. 8 Spain 275 compare
  5. 9 Morocco 237 compare
  6. 10 Djibouti 173 compare
  7. 11 Italy 160 compare

See the full ranking of 108 places β†’

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All data for Sub-Saharan Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration in Sub-Saharan Africa was 1,142 in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1,430 in 2024.
What is the lowest total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 250 in 2022.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration?
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 8th out of 29 groups with data for 2025.
Is total deaths and disappearances recorded during migration rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 353.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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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