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In 2026, South Africa sees net immigration of 131,684 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 2.6 million, about 4.1% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 6.8 million people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+131,684
Net migration rate
+2.0 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
2,631,100
South Africa experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 4.1% of the population.