MigrantoImmigrants in Benin
373.7K foreign-born residents — the #90 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 79% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Togo | 120390 |
| Nigeria | 92433 |
| Niger | 82865 |
| Ivory Coast | 36443 |
| Ghana | 17211 |
| Burkina Faso | 13704 |
| Republic of Congo | 4318 |
| Mali | 3721 |
| France | 1487 |
| Chad | 1105 |
By region of origin
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Benin.
Togo is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Togo accounts for 32% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 25%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69038 |
| 1995 | 95086 |
| 2000 | 121139 |
| 2005 | 222838 |
| 2010 | 276506 |
| 2015 | 327296 |
| 2020 | 352298 |
| 2024 | 373677 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Togo | Nigeria | Niger | Ivory Coast | Ghana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16968 | 15728 | 26721 | 2836 | 2107 |
| 1995 | 23369 | 21661 | 36802 | 3906 | 2902 |
| 2000 | 29771 | 27595 | 46883 | 4977 | 3698 |
| 2005 | 77597 | 49531 | 60072 | 14618 | 7844 |
| 2010 | 85781 | 67553 | 68453 | 24530 | 12065 |
| 2015 | 105441 | 80960 | 72579 | 31920 | 15076 |
| 2020 | 113502 | 87145 | 78124 | 34358 | 16226 |
| 2024 | 120390 | 92433 | 82865 | 36443 | 17211 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Benin as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Benin
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Benin?
Around 373.7K foreign-born residents live in Benin, making it the #90-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Benin come from?
Most immigrants in Benin come from Togo, Nigeria and Niger — these three countries account for about 79% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Benin are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 3% of the population of Benin — that's 373.7K out of a total population of 14.5M.
How has immigration to Benin changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Benin has grown from 327.3K to 373.7K people, a growth of about 14%.
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