In 2022, the percentage distribution of immigrants in South Africa was highest among the Black/African population group, with around 82 percent. White migrants followed, with a share of about 10 percent. Since 2001, the portion of Black/African immigrants in the country has made notable increases, whereas the remaining population groups have mostly experienced decreases.
Percentage distribution of immigrants in South Africa from 2001, 2011, and 2022, by population group
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Statistics South Africa. (March 26, 2024). Percentage distribution of immigrants in South Africa from 2001, 2011, and 2022, by population group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475177/share-of-immigrants-in-south-africa-by-population-group/
Statistics South Africa. "Percentage distribution of immigrants in South Africa from 2001, 2011, and 2022, by population group." Chart. March 26, 2024. Statista. Accessed January 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475177/share-of-immigrants-in-south-africa-by-population-group/
Statistics South Africa. (2024). Percentage distribution of immigrants in South Africa from 2001, 2011, and 2022, by population group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475177/share-of-immigrants-in-south-africa-by-population-group/
Statistics South Africa. "Percentage Distribution of Immigrants in South Africa from 2001, 2011, and 2022, by Population Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Mar 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475177/share-of-immigrants-in-south-africa-by-population-group/
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Percentage distribution of immigrants in South Africa from 2001, 2011, and 2022, by population group [Graph], Statistics South Africa, March 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1475177/share-of-immigrants-in-south-africa-by-population-group/
