MigrantoGuinean Diaspora
508.2K Guineans live abroad — the #107 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 51% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 111634 |
| France | 92446 |
| Senegal | 54779 |
| Gambia | 49508 |
| Mali | 47098 |
| Sierra Leone | 33542 |
| Liberia | 22216 |
| Belgium | 21859 |
| Angola | 18697 |
| Italy | 14112 |
| Canada | 7598 |
| Cameroon | 5918 |
| Portugal | 5805 |
| Gabon | 5396 |
| Mauritania | 3650 |
| Togo | 3392 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3032 |
| Australia | 1175 |
| Morocco | 1151 |
| Western Sahara | 1036 |
| China | 724 |
| Mexico | 488 |
| Luxembourg | 484 |
| Cape Verde | 456 |
| Brazil | 443 |
| Norway | 331 |
| South Africa | 201 |
| Egypt | 200 |
| Greece | 187 |
| Ghana | 178 |
| Denmark | 136 |
| Finland | 131 |
| Hungary | 71 |
| Namibia | 56 |
| Iceland | 35 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Bolivia | 10 |
| Slovakia | 7 |
| Slovenia | 7 |
| Estonia | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 71%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Guinea.
France is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to France has increased by 123% since 2015, rising from 41.4K to 92.4K in 9 years.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 96.6% to 71.3% since 1990.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 36% to 22%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 334951 |
| 1995 | 339388 |
| 2000 | 339435 |
| 2005 | 345573 |
| 2010 | 382773 |
| 2015 | 416953 |
| 2020 | 473409 |
| 2024 | 508203 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Ivory Coast | France | Senegal | Gambia | Mali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 119600 | 10278 | 42570 | 24859 | 19164 |
| 1995 | 118429 | 8907 | 44519 | 30668 | 17896 |
| 2000 | 117258 | 9952 | 40236 | 38423 | 14659 |
| 2005 | 116086 | 22271 | 43297 | 37318 | 16372 |
| 2010 | 114914 | 30205 | 48426 | 38981 | 29054 |
| 2015 | 113743 | 41415 | 51711 | 40369 | 35755 |
| 2020 | 112571 | 69716 | 53430 | 45215 | 41960 |
| 2024 | 111634 | 92446 | 54779 | 49508 | 47098 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Guinea as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Guinea
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Guineans move to?
Most Guineans have moved to Ivory Coast, France and Senegal — these three countries account for about 51% of all Guineans living abroad.
How many Guineans live abroad?
Around 508.2K Guineans live abroad, making it the #107-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Guinea lives abroad?
About 3% of the population of Guinea lives abroad — that's 508.2K out of a total population of 14.8M.
How has emigration from Guinea changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Guinea has grown from 417K to 508.2K people, a growth of about 22%.
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