MigrantoImmigrants in Angola
159.3K foreign-born residents — the #122 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Angola.
DR Congo is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
DR Congo accounts for 59% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 12%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 44% to 59%, with DR Congo increasingly the primary origin.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Africa has shifted from 80.9% to 96.6% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 27759 |
| 1995 | 33126 |
| 2000 | 38485 |
| 2005 | 49878 |
| 2010 | 61575 |
| 2015 | 121832 |
| 2020 | 154537 |
| 2024 | 159264 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | DR Congo | Guinea | Ivory Coast | Cape Verde | 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Angola as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Angola
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Angola?
Around 159.3K foreign-born residents live in Angola, making it the #122-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Angola changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Angola has grown from 121.8K to 159.3K people, a growth of about 31%.
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