In 2024, South Sudan emerged as the standout immigration destination in Africa, with a rate of 19.1 immigrants per 1,000 people, far surpassing all other countries on the continent. Equatorial Guinea followed at a distant second with 12.1 net migrants per 1,000, but no other African country crosses even the 5-per-1,000 mark. This sharp drop-off highlights the exceptional nature of South Sudan’s and Equatorial Guinea's immigration activity relative to the rest of the continent.
Comoros leads with a striking 62.8% rejection rate, the highest not just among African consulates, but also the global consulate countries
Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Nigeria follow with rejection shares between 45% and 47%.
Despite having one of the highest total visa rejections globally, Algeria does not appear in this chart, as its rejection share is comparatively lower.
Countries with smaller applicant pools tend to have higher rejection rates, shedding light on access disparities and approval scrutiny in consulate processes.
