MigrantoAngolan Diaspora
617K Angolans live abroad — the #94 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 72% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 62%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Angola.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 59% to 33%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Portugal is the primary destination for emigrants
Portugal attracts 33% of all emigrants from Angola, while the second-largest destination receives just 33%.
Zambia is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Zambia has increased by 50% since 2015, rising from 27.9K to 41.7K in 9 years.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
5 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Cameroon, Mexico, Luxembourg — Cameroon rose from outside the top 20 to rank #10.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 799084 |
| 1995 | 656106 |
| 2000 | 873474 |
| 2005 | 663380 |
| 2010 | 579968 |
| 2015 | 518695 |
| 2020 | 549257 |
| 2024 | 616967 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Angola as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Angola
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Angolans move to?
Most Angolans have moved to Portugal, DR Congo and Namibia — these three countries account for about 72% of all Angolans living abroad.
How many Angolans live abroad?
Around 617K Angolans live abroad, making it the #94-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Angola changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Angola has grown from 518.7K to 617K people, a growth of about 19%.
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