Over the past 30 years, Angola has experienced three waves of emigration. The first occurred in 1976 at the start of the civil war following the proclamation of national independence (Barreto, 2014). The second started in 1992, when post-election conflict led thousands of Angolans to seek refuge and better living conditions abroad. The third wave began about six years ago as a result of the country's deep economic crisis. Afrobarometer survey findings show that Angolans hold mixed views on migration. Meanwhile, a majority of Angolans say they have considered emigrating, most often for jobs and a better standard of living.

Principais conclusões:

• Angolans are divided on the question of free cross-border movement within the region: 41% say Southern Africans should be free to move across borders to work and live, while 38%
• Angolans are also split on the impact of immigrants on their economy: Four in 10 (40%) say they make a positive contribution, while an equal proportion (40%) believe they have a negative impact.
• Seven in 10 citizens (71%) express no reservations about living next door to immigrants or foreign workers.
• Similarly, about two-thirds (65%) express tolerant attitudes toward refugees.
• Even so, a majority (56%) of Angolans say the government should reduce the number of foreign job seekers it allows to enter the country or eliminate such immigration altogether.
• A majority (57%) of Angolans say they have given at least "a little" consideration to moving to another country, including 38% who have thought about it "a lot."
• Among those who have considered emigration, the most frequently cited reasons are economic: finding work opportunities (37%) and escaping economic hardship (34%).
• The most popular destinations among potential emigrants are Europe (39%), North America (21%), and South Africa (10%).