Diasporas in South Africa
The communities settled in South Africa, city by city, their upcoming meetups and the associations behind them. Wherever you're from, your place is somewhere on this page.
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Cities in South Africa
The largest diasporas in South Africa
- Zimbabwe1.1M
- Mozambique410K
- Lesotho240K
- Malawi220K
- Ethiopia100K
- DR Congo58K
- United Kingdom55K
- Somalia43K
- Namibia34K
- Bangladesh31K
- Republic of the Congo29K
- India28K
Source : ONU DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024. People born abroad, not their locally born children: a floor, not a ceiling.
Frequently asked questions
What are the largest diasporas in South Africa?
According to the UN (2024), the largest come from Zimbabwe (1,070,000), Mozambique (412,000), Lesotho (238,000), Malawi (220,000), and Ethiopia (104,000). These figures count people born abroad, not their children born locally.
How can I find people from my country in South Africa?
Sign up on Compatri and set your city: the community of your country of origin starts with you, and the next ones find it.
Which diaspora events take place in South Africa?
No event is announced yet. The first one can come from you: it takes a few minutes and members in the country will see it.
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