At the top of the list, UAE stands out with 88% of its population being immigrants, a clear reflection of the country’s heavy dependence on foreign labor to drive its economy. Similarly, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain show immigrant shares above 50%, cementing the Middle East’s dominance in global immigrant concentration. These nations have built their infrastructure and economies on the backs of expatriate workers, especially in sectors like oil, construction, and services.
Interestingly, Gabon is the only African country to feature among the top 20, with immigrants making up 19% of its population. While not as dramatic as the Gulf nations, Gabon’s inclusion underscores Africa’s own internal migration dynamics, particularly among regional neighbors.
Comoros leads with a striking 62.8% rejection rate, the highest not just among African consulates, but also the global consulate countries
Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Nigeria follow with rejection shares between 45% and 47%.
Despite having one of the highest total visa rejections globally, Algeria does not appear in this chart, as its rejection share is comparatively lower.
Countries with smaller applicant pools tend to have higher rejection rates, shedding light on access disparities and approval scrutiny in consulate processes.
