The Largest Non-African Nationality Living In Each African Country

Map created by reddit user Aggravating-Walk-309The map above shows the flags of the largest non-African nationality living in each African country. The The top 3 countries are:

• China (12/54 countries)
• France (10/54 countries)
• India (8/54 countries)

And as WineSoakedNirvana notes:

It’s interesting that you can still see some of the effects and layout of the colonial period through this, Netherlands for Afrikaaners, British and Indian for the British Empire, Portuguese in Mozambique and Angola, French in French Africa, Italians in Libya…

And perhaps the most bizarre is that the Lebanese are the largest group in Lebanese in Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

However, estimating the total number of non-Africans living on the African continent is difficult, as it varies depending on definitions by country.

Here are some general insights:

1. Expatriates and Migrants:
   • Africa hosts a significant number of expatriates from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East. Major hubs like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco attract professionals, investors, and international workers.
   • For example, South Africa has a notable population of European, Indian, and East Asian descent, with millions of individuals having lived there for generations.
2. Chinese and Asian Communities:
   • Over 1 million Chinese people are estimated to live in Africa, primarily due to China’s growing economic investments in the continent. They often work in construction, trade, and resource extraction.
3. European Descent:
   • South Africa alone has a significant white population, mainly of Dutch, British, and other European descent, numbering approximately 4.5 million people.
   • Smaller European communities exist in countries like Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
4. Middle Eastern and North African Links:
   • North African countries like Egypt, Morocco, and Algeria are home to historical and contemporary Middle Eastern communities, though many are culturally integrated.
5. Temporary Residents:
   • Africa hosts temporary residents, including aid workers, diplomats, businesspeople, and students from non-African countries.

Approximate Estimates:

As of recent estimates, the total number of non-Africans living in Africa could range from 5 to 10 million, depending on how groups are classified and counted. This represents a small fraction of Africa’s total population, which exceeds 1.4 billion.

Would you want to live in Africa, if so where?