MigrantoImmigrants in Tanzania
422.9K foreigners live in Tanzania — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Tanzania by country
The 3 largest groups make up 81% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Burundi | 241069 |
| DR Congo | 76772 |
| Kenya | 26345 |
| Republic of Congo | 24189 |
| Mozambique | 14166 |
| Zambia | 8289 |
| India | 7744 |
| Malawi | 6678 |
| Uganda | 4695 |
| Somalia | 2867 |
| USA | 1247 |
| Angola | 1210 |
| United Kingdom | 1025 |
| Germany | 934 |
| Zimbabwe | 824 |
| South Africa | 687 |
| Pakistan | 646 |
| Namibia | 622 |
| Comoros | 578 |
| Rwanda | 561 |
| Italy | 555 |
| Seychelles | 360 |
| Canada | 283 |
| Mauritius | 185 |
| Lesotho | 143 |
| Botswana | 136 |
| Eswatini | 84 |
By region of origin
97% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in Tanzania in numbers
Burundians are the largest group by a wide margin
57% of all immigrants were born in Burundi, while the next group accounts for just 18%.
42% of all emigrants from Burundi live in Tanzania
No other country has more people born in Burundi.
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 41% to 57%, and today that group is people born in Burundi.
Immigrant population in Tanzania over time
Foreigners living in Tanzania, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 569603 |
| 1995 | 1100291 |
| 2000 | 941813 |
| 2005 | 761964 |
| 2010 | 302821 |
| 2015 | 343496 |
| 2020 | 389644 |
| 2024 | 422894 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Tanzania, by year
| Year | Burundians | Congolese | Kenyans | Congolese | Mozambicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 232210 | 19354 | 33613 | 15007 | 144353 |
| 1995 | 310644 | 21834 | 31740 | 22000 | 57995 |
| 2000 | 628609 | 112286 | 30272 | 23123 | 46739 |
| 2005 | 461225 | 150345 | 29010 | 23777 | 36267 |
| 2010 | 111256 | 62386 | 27864 | 24354 | 28177 |
| 2015 | 175325 | 59508 | 27247 | 25017 | 14651 |
| 2020 | 222115 | 70736 | 24274 | 22287 | 13052 |
| 2024 | 241069 | 76772 | 26345 | 24189 | 14166 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Tanzania
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Tanzania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Tanzania?
Around 422.9K immigrants live in Tanzania — the world's #86 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Tanzania are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Tanzania — that's 422.9K out of a total population of 68.6M.
Where do most immigrants in Tanzania come from?
Most immigrants in Tanzania come from Burundi, DR Congo and Kenya — these three countries account for about 81% of all immigrants.
How many Burundians live in Tanzania?
Around 241.1K Burundians live in Tanzania — about 57% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Tanzania growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Tanzania has grown from 343.5K to 422.9K, about 23%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Tanzania come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Tanzania. Their children born in Tanzania are not included.
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