Belgium
Bruxelles, Anvers, Liège, Gand, Charleroi…
Benin community
Benin diaspora in Europe
People from Benin in Europe meet here, country by country. Select a country to discover its cities and join the local community.
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Countries in Europe
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France
Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, Lille, Bordeaux, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Montpellier…
Italy
Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin…
Germany
Berlin, Munich, Francfort, Hambourg, Cologne…
Spain
Madrid, Barcelone, Valence, Séville…
United Kingdom
Londres, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow…
Netherlands
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, La Haye
Switzerland
Zurich, Genève, Lausanne
Greece
Athènes, Thessalonique
Ireland
Dublin, Cork
Poland
Varsovie, Cracovie
Portugal
Lisbonne, Porto
Russia
Moscou, Saint-Pétersbourg
Sweden
Stockholm, Göteborg
Ukraine
Kiev, Lviv
Albania
Tirana
Austria
Vienne
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Bulgaria
Sofia
Croatia
Zagreb
Denmark
Copenhague
Estonia
Tallinn
Finland
Helsinki
Hungary
Budapest
Iceland
Reykjavik
Kosovo
Pristina
Latvia
Riga
Lithuania
Vilnius
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Malta
La Valette
Moldova
Chisinau
Montenegro
Podgorica
Norway
Oslo
Czechia
Prague
Romania
Bucarest
Serbia
Belgrade
Slovakia
Bratislava
Slovenia
Ljubljana
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How many people from Benin live in Europe?
According to the United Nations, 34,900 people from Benin live in Europe.
In total, 724,000 people from Benin live abroad, and about 5% of them live in Europe.
However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.
Where to meet people from Benin in Europe
On Compatri, people from Benin already meet in Bruxelles, Liège, Lille, and Paris.
Each community brings together members of the same city, so you meet neighbours rather than a crowd.
In total, 23 members take part.
Other diasporas in Europe
There, the largest diasporas also come from Morocco, Turkey, Kazakhstan, India, and Syria, according to the UN. Each one has its own page on Compatri, with its cities and meetups.
Joining the Benin community in Europe
Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.
You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.
Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.
Benin Independence Day in Europe
Every August 1, the national day brings the Benin diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.
The Benin diaspora elsewhere in the world
Elsewhere, the Benin diaspora also lives in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Togo. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.
Frequently asked questions
How many people from Benin live in Europe?
According to the UN, about 34,900 people from Benin live in Europe. Their children born here do not count in this figure.
Which cities do people from Benin live in in Europe?
On Compatri, you will find them in Bruxelles, Liège, Lille, and Paris, for example. Each city has its own community, members and meetups.
How can I meet people from Benin in Europe?
Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.
Which other diasporas live in Europe?
According to the UN, the largest ones come from Morocco, Turkey, Kazakhstan, India, and Syria.
When is the Benin national day?
Benin Independence Day falls on August 1. In Europe too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.
Do I have to pay to join my community?
No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.