MigrantoImmigrants in Benin
373.7K foreigners live in Benin — 3% of the country's population
Immigrants in Benin by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Benin in numbers
Togolese are the largest group by a wide margin
32% of all immigrants were born in Togo, while the next group accounts for just 25%.
Immigrant population in Benin over time
Foreigners living in Benin, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 69038 |
| 1995 | 95086 |
| 2000 | 121139 |
| 2005 | 222838 |
| 2010 | 276506 |
| 2015 | 327296 |
| 2020 | 352298 |
| 2024 | 373677 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Benin, by year
| Year | Togolese | Nigerians | Nigeriens | Ivorians | Ghanaians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Benin
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Benin
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Benin?
Around 373.7K immigrants live in Benin — the world's #90 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Togolese live in Benin?
Around 120.4K Togolese live in Benin — about 32% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Benin growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Benin has grown from 327.3K to 373.7K, about 14%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Benin come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Benin. Their children born in Benin are not included.
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