MigrantoTanzanian Diaspora
225K Tanzanians live abroad — the #129 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 50% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Rwanda | 42664 |
| Burundi | 37409 |
| Kenya | 32860 |
| Uganda | 22790 |
| Canada | 21068 |
| Oman | 20860 |
| Zambia | 8773 |
| Mozambique | 7736 |
| Malawi | 6870 |
| South Africa | 6344 |
| Australia | 4926 |
| China | 1967 |
| Italy | 1958 |
| Denmark | 1349 |
| Namibia | 1218 |
| Mali | 1160 |
| Norway | 1040 |
| Botswana | 859 |
| Finland | 660 |
| Greece | 426 |
| Eritrea | 412 |
| Chile | 398 |
| Libya | 297 |
| Lesotho | 193 |
| Cyprus | 151 |
| Brazil | 150 |
| Comoros | 142 |
| Hungary | 92 |
| Portugal | 87 |
| Iceland | 36 |
| Luxembourg | 28 |
| Papua New Guinea | 27 |
| Bulgaria | 18 |
| Cayman Islands | 17 |
| Ghana | 9 |
| Bolivia | 6 |
| Estonia | 5 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Latvia | 2 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Guinea | 0 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
By destination region
Africa is the leading destination region at 75%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Tanzania.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 34% to 19%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 86.6% to 75.4% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 194717 |
| 1995 | 210718 |
| 2000 | 192774 |
| 2005 | 202455 |
| 2010 | 208185 |
| 2015 | 221603 |
| 2020 | 219530 |
| 2024 | 225017 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Rwanda | Burundi | Kenya | Uganda | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 15825 | 11912 | 66464 | 57459 | 17690 |
| 1995 | 24121 | 9780 | 73119 | 51666 | 18417 |
| 2000 | 36766 | 5692 | 51289 | 45872 | 19178 |
| 2005 | 43346 | 13732 | 42082 | 40687 | 19723 |
| 2010 | 43060 | 22974 | 39120 | 35977 | 19881 |
| 2015 | 42776 | 28008 | 39935 | 31267 | 21034 |
| 2020 | 42713 | 33318 | 34767 | 26558 | 21535 |
| 2024 | 42664 | 37409 | 32860 | 22790 | 21068 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Tanzania as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Tanzania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Tanzanians move to?
Most Tanzanians have moved to Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya — these three countries account for about 50% of all Tanzanians living abroad.
How many Tanzanians live abroad?
Around 225K Tanzanians live abroad, making it the #129-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Tanzania lives abroad?
About 0% of the population of Tanzania lives abroad — that's 225K out of a total population of 68.6M.
How has emigration from Tanzania changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Tanzania has changed from 221.6K to 225K people, a change of about 2%.
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