MigrantoAngolan Diaspora
617K Angolans live abroad — 2% of the population of Angola
Angolan diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 72% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 201961 |
| DR Congo | 201592 |
| Namibia | 42539 |
| Zambia | 41665 |
| Republic of Congo | 40756 |
| Mozambique | 40741 |
| Brazil | 15174 |
| Belgium | 8571 |
| South Africa | 6354 |
| Cameroon | 3303 |
| Mexico | 2457 |
| Mali | 2028 |
| Italy | 1835 |
| Luxembourg | 1226 |
| Tanzania | 1210 |
| Gabon | 1199 |
| Botswana | 822 |
| Australia | 559 |
| Norway | 552 |
| Finland | 519 |
| Cape Verde | 408 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 292 |
| Eritrea | 270 |
| Denmark | 207 |
| Venezuela | 168 |
| Hungary | 137 |
| Eswatini | 135 |
| Guinea | 105 |
| Iceland | 76 |
| Slovakia | 27 |
| Bulgaria | 21 |
| Cuba | 21 |
| Greece | 12 |
| Liechtenstein | 7 |
| Bolivia | 7 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
| Estonia | 3 |
| Lithuania | 2 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| Latvia | 0 |
By region
62% of the diaspora lives in Africa
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Key facts
The Angolan diaspora in numbers
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 59% to 33%.
Most Angolans abroad live in Portugal
33% of the diaspora lives in Portugal, while the next country accounts for just 33%.
The community in Zambia is growing fastest
The number of Angolans living in Zambia has grown 50% since 2015, from 27.9K to 41.7K.
The map of the diaspora has changed since 1990
5 countries have entered the top 20 since 1990: Cameroon, Mexico, Luxembourg. Cameroon climbed from outside the top 20 to #10.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has declined since 1990
81.3% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 62.1% today.
Angolan diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 799084 |
| 1995 | 656106 |
| 2000 | 873474 |
| 2005 | 663380 |
| 2010 | 579968 |
| 2015 | 518695 |
| 2020 | 549257 |
| 2024 | 616967 |
Largest communities over time
Angolans living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Portugal | DR Congo | Namibia | Zambia | Republic of Congo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 141573 | 468462 | 24028 | 123807 | 10334 |
| 1995 | 154254 | 276402 | 22978 | 141001 | 18270 |
| 2000 | 173193 | 325733 | 49790 | 238248 | 31100 |
| 2005 | 169591 | 262144 | 39319 | 98687 | 15550 |
| 2010 | 137826 | 259584 | 38119 | 37306 | 31028 |
| 2015 | 156251 | 181954 | 37350 | 27864 | 41238 |
| 2020 | 179524 | 177028 | 40105 | 31424 | 40969 |
| 2024 | 201961 | 201592 | 42539 | 41665 | 40756 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Angolans in each country has changed since the selected year
Angolans among immigrants in other countries
Where Angolans make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Angolans live outside Angola?
Around 617K Angolans live abroad, the world's #94 largest diaspora.
Where do most Angolans abroad live?
Most Angolans live in Portugal, DR Congo and Namibia — these three countries account for about 72% of all Angolans living abroad.
Which country has the largest Angolan population outside Angola?
Portugal is home to the largest Angolan community abroad — 202K people, about 33% of all Angolans living abroad.
What share of the population of Angola lives abroad?
About 2% of the population of Angola lives abroad — that's 617K out of a total population of 37.9M.
Is the Angolan diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Angolans living abroad has grown from 518.7K to 617K, about 19%.
Where does the data on the Angolan diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Angola who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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