Almost half of all South Africans living abroad reside in three countries—the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Official statistics indicate that about 1 million South Africans live overseas, and almost half live in three countries—the United Kingdom , Australia, and Canada.Firstly, government agencies often lack comprehensive and up-to-date data, making it hard to get an accurate picture of the number of people leaving the country.
These discrepancies make it difficult to establish a clear and consistent understanding of migration trends. These countries are mostly in Africa, Europe, and North America. However, the UN’s data was last updated in 2021, meaning this number is likely even higher.According to the latest International Migration, England and Wales Census,The data showed that approximately 2 million residents, 57.5% of the UK’s total population increase, are due to positive net migration .
Many say they are drawn back by the lower cost of living and other pull factors like weather and family.According to the census, around 45,860 South Africans returned from living abroad in 2011. In 2022, only 27,983 South Africans said the same. About 23.18% cite better job opportunities as a primary reason, while 9.79% mention overall better opportunities, and 9.69% seek a higher standard of living.Globally, young professionals are the most likely to move abroad for work, with 73% willing to do so.
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