MigrantoImmigrants in the Central African Republic
68K foreign-born residents — the #150 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 82%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Central African Republic.
Sudan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Sudan accounts for 33% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 29%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 57526 |
| 1995 | 75910 |
| 2000 | 87922 |
| 2005 | 68632 |
| 2010 | 67406 |
| 2015 | 58057 |
| 2020 | 63665 |
| 2024 | 67987 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Sudan | DR Congo | Chad | France | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Central African Republic as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the Central African Republic
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Central African Republic?
Around 68K foreign-born residents live in the Central African Republic, making it the #150-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to the Central African Republic changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Central African Republic has grown from 58.1K to 68K people, a growth of about 17%.
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