MigrantoImmigrants in the Central African Republic
68K foreigners live in the Central African Republic — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Central African Republic by country
The 3 largest groups make up 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 22100 |
| DR Congo | 19448 |
| Chad | 11328 |
| France | 10823 |
| South Sudan | 2388 |
| USA | 618 |
| Mali | 339 |
| Canada | 208 |
| Switzerland | 163 |
| Russia | 153 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 82 |
| Italy | 75 |
| South Africa | 57 |
| Slovenia | 47 |
| Egypt | 42 |
| Netherlands | 36 |
| Austria | 23 |
| Sweden | 13 |
| Ireland | 11 |
| Australia | 11 |
| Togo | 9 |
| Cyprus | 6 |
| Turkey | 6 |
| Denmark | 1 |
By region of origin
82% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Central African Republic in numbers
Sudanese are the largest group by a wide margin
33% of all immigrants were born in Sudan, while the next group accounts for just 29%.
Immigrant population in the Central African Republic over time
Foreigners living in the Central African Republic, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 57526 |
| 1995 | 75910 |
| 2000 | 87922 |
| 2005 | 68632 |
| 2010 | 67406 |
| 2015 | 58057 |
| 2020 | 63665 |
| 2024 | 67987 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Central African Republic, by year
| Year | Sudanese | Congolese | Chadians | French | South Sudanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 22179 | 13224 | 10048 | 10577 | 0 |
| 1995 | 27015 | 20510 | 13169 | 13090 | 0 |
| 2000 | 29587 | 26065 | 15183 | 14506 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23093 | 20344 | 11850 | 11322 | 0 |
| 2010 | 22680 | 19981 | 11638 | 11120 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19539 | 17213 | 10026 | 9580 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20695 | 18212 | 10608 | 10135 | 2236 |
| 2024 | 22100 | 19448 | 11328 | 10823 | 2388 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Central African Republic
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Central African Republic
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Central African Republic?
Around 68K immigrants live in the Central African Republic — the world's #150 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of the Central African Republic are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of the Central African Republic — that's 68K out of a total population of 5.3M.
Where do most immigrants in the Central African Republic come from?
Most immigrants in the Central African Republic come from Sudan, DR Congo and Chad — these three countries account for about 78% of all immigrants.
How many Sudanese live in the Central African Republic?
Around 22.1K Sudanese live in the Central African Republic — about 33% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Central African Republic growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Central African Republic has grown from 58.1K to 68K, about 17%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Central African Republic come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Central African Republic. Their children born in the Central African Republic are not included.
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