MigrantoImmigrants in Tanzania
422.9K foreign-born residents — the #86 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Tanzania.
Burundi is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Burundi accounts for 57% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 18%.
Tanzania is a primary destination for emigrants from Burundi
Tanzania attracts 42% of all emigrants from Burundi, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 41% to 57%, with Burundi increasingly the primary origin.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 569603 |
| 1995 | 1100291 |
| 2000 | 941813 |
| 2005 | 761964 |
| 2010 | 302821 |
| 2015 | 343496 |
| 2020 | 389644 |
| 2024 | 422894 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Burundi | DR Congo | Kenya | Republic of Congo | Mozambique |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Tanzania as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Tanzania
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Tanzania?
Around 422.9K foreign-born residents live in Tanzania, making it the #86-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Tanzania changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Tanzania has grown from 343.5K to 422.9K people, a growth of about 23%.
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