MigrantoIvorian Diaspora
1.2M Ivorians live abroad — the #64 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 79% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 574409 |
| Mali | 219185 |
| France | 169206 |
| Ghana | 82933 |
| Benin | 36443 |
| Italy | 35037 |
| Canada | 27793 |
| Liberia | 16235 |
| Angola | 13031 |
| Belgium | 8359 |
| Guinea | 7401 |
| Togo | 5841 |
| Gabon | 3679 |
| Senegal | 3002 |
| Niger | 2337 |
| Tunisia | 720 |
| Australia | 682 |
| Libya | 672 |
| China | 588 |
| Mauritania | 542 |
| Luxembourg | 514 |
| Denmark | 506 |
| Brazil | 502 |
| South Africa | 432 |
| Norway | 410 |
| Egypt | 176 |
| Finland | 172 |
| Portugal | 165 |
| Greece | 133 |
| Sierra Leone | 110 |
| Hungary | 70 |
| Israel | 40 |
| Namibia | 32 |
| Bulgaria | 21 |
| Iceland | 11 |
| Slovakia | 10 |
| Cape Verde | 6 |
| Estonia | 6 |
| Costa Rica | 4 |
| Bolivia | 3 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| Latvia | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 80%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Ivory Coast.
Canada is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Canada has increased by 143% since 2015, rising from 11.4K to 27.8K in 9 years.
Burkina Faso is the primary destination for emigrants
Burkina Faso attracts 47% of all emigrants from Ivory Coast, while the second-largest destination receives just 18%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 69% to 47%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Angola, Australia, China — Angola rose from outside the top 20 to rank #9.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 353717 |
| 1995 | 433736 |
| 2000 | 525165 |
| 2005 | 698103 |
| 2010 | 902169 |
| 2015 | 1025536 |
| 2020 | 1129849 |
| 2024 | 1211422 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Burkina Faso | Mali | France | Ghana | Benin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 243776 | 48556 | 32909 | 4902 | 2836 |
| 1995 | 303170 | 59377 | 39843 | 4885 | 3906 |
| 2000 | 383695 | 54884 | 51245 | 5465 | 4977 |
| 2005 | 458125 | 78730 | 76803 | 25762 | 14618 |
| 2010 | 517165 | 135188 | 90122 | 52511 | 24530 |
| 2015 | 540779 | 166367 | 111792 | 64621 | 31920 |
| 2020 | 562117 | 195271 | 144739 | 74228 | 34358 |
| 2024 | 574409 | 219185 | 169206 | 82933 | 36443 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Ivory Coast as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Ivory Coast
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Ivorians move to?
Most Ivorians have moved to Burkina Faso, Mali and France — these three countries account for about 79% of all Ivorians living abroad.
How many Ivorians live abroad?
Around 1.2M Ivorians live abroad, making it the #64-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Ivory Coast lives abroad?
About 4% of the population of Ivory Coast lives abroad — that's 1.2M out of a total population of 31.9M.
How has emigration from Ivory Coast changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Ivory Coast has grown from 1M to 1.2M people, a growth of about 18%.
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