MigrantoCentral African Diaspora
905.8K Central Africans live abroad — the #72 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 91% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | 368125 |
| Cameroon | 336349 |
| Chad | 115460 |
| Sudan | 45125 |
| Republic of Congo | 32312 |
| South Sudan | 4859 |
| Mali | 1458 |
| Senegal | 741 |
| Greece | 424 |
| Togo | 380 |
| Australia | 191 |
| Dominican Republic | 151 |
| Bolivia | 79 |
| Luxembourg | 40 |
| Norway | 29 |
| Denmark | 22 |
| Hungary | 17 |
| Guinea | 15 |
| Cyprus | 14 |
| Finland | 8 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
| Slovakia | 1 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Central African Republic.
Sudan is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Sudan has increased by 235% since 2015, rising from 13.5K to 45.1K in 9 years.
DR Congo is the primary destination for emigrants
DR Congo attracts 41% of all emigrants from the Central African Republic, while the second-largest destination receives just 37%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 6 residents of the Central African Republic has emigrated — 905.8K out of 5.3M, representing 17.0% of the population.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Bolivia, Luxembourg, Finland — Bolivia rose from outside the top 20 to rank #13.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 37143 |
| 1995 | 39510 |
| 2000 | 44980 |
| 2005 | 115287 |
| 2010 | 228473 |
| 2015 | 666056 |
| 2020 | 794362 |
| 2024 | 905808 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | DR Congo | Cameroon | Chad | Sudan | Republic of Congo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 8067 | 17911 | 10616 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | 8765 | 18271 | 11844 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 9463 | 18639 | 16245 |
| 2005 | 0 | 14607 | 63523 | 20771 | 14620 |
| 2010 | 0 | 105626 | 75231 | 16064 | 24601 |
| 2015 | 253402 | 271319 | 87583 | 13489 | 32696 |
| 2020 | 323269 | 303005 | 101662 | 25962 | 32481 |
| 2024 | 368125 | 336349 | 115460 | 45125 | 32312 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Central African Republic as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Central African Republic
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Central Africans move to?
Most Central Africans have moved to DR Congo, Cameroon and Chad — these three countries account for about 91% of all Central Africans living abroad.
How many Central Africans live abroad?
Around 905.8K Central Africans live abroad, making it the #72-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Central African Republic lives abroad?
About 17% of the population of the Central African Republic lives abroad — that's 905.8K out of a total population of 5.3M.
How has emigration from the Central African Republic changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Central African Republic has grown from 666.1K to 905.8K people, a growth of about 36%.
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