MigrantoImmigrants in Angola
159.3K foreigners live in Angola — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Angola by country
The 3 largest groups make up 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | 93210 |
| Guinea | 18697 |
| Ivory Coast | 13031 |
| Cape Verde | 9497 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 7062 |
| South Africa | 6487 |
| Portugal | 5454 |
| Chad | 1947 |
| Rwanda | 1299 |
| Republic of Congo | 1091 |
| Namibia | 917 |
| Zambia | 316 |
| Mozambique | 256 |
By region of origin
97% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Angola in numbers
Congolese are the largest group by a wide margin
59% of all immigrants were born in DR Congo, while the next group accounts for just 12%.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 44% to 59%, and today that group is people born in DR Congo.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
80.9% of immigrants came from Africa in 1990, compared with 96.6% today.
Immigrant population in Angola over time
Foreigners living in Angola, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 27759 |
| 1995 | 33126 |
| 2000 | 38485 |
| 2005 | 49878 |
| 2010 | 61575 |
| 2015 | 121832 |
| 2020 | 154537 |
| 2024 | 159264 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Angola, by year
| Year | Congolese | Guineans | Ivorians | Cape Verdeans | Sao Tome and Principe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12178 | 131 | 5 | 3569 | 3112 |
| 1995 | 14957 | 152 | 6 | 4147 | 3617 |
| 2000 | 17735 | 173 | 7 | 4724 | 4121 |
| 2005 | 24738 | 228 | 21 | 6209 | 5417 |
| 2010 | 31210 | 277 | 1424 | 7558 | 6593 |
| 2015 | 75667 | 9252 | 6448 | 8662 | 6441 |
| 2020 | 90444 | 18142 | 12644 | 9215 | 6852 |
| 2024 | 93210 | 18697 | 13031 | 9497 | 7062 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Angola
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Angola
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Angola?
Around 159.3K immigrants live in Angola — the world's #122 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Angola are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Angola — that's 159.3K out of a total population of 37.9M.
Where do most immigrants in Angola come from?
Most immigrants in Angola come from DR Congo, Guinea and Ivory Coast — these three countries account for about 78% of all immigrants.
How many Congolese live in Angola?
Around 93.2K Congolese live in Angola — about 59% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Angola growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Angola has grown from 121.8K to 159.3K, about 31%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Angola come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Angola. Their children born in Angola are not included.
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