11 Countries with No Black Population in the World

Since predictions are that black population in Africa will rise to 2.4 billion by the year 2050, and we certainly can’t diminish the significance of African diaspora, finding the countries with no black population in the world was a pretty hard task. However, while researching, we stumbled upon a number of countries where Black people are scarce. But, before we continue, let’s ask ourselves: who is considered Black?

People often don’t make a difference between an ethnic group and a race. Although both terms may appear similar, they are pretty much different. Being a member of an ethnic group means being a part of a group of people who are sharing the tradition, language, and social views. On the other side, a race is a grouping of humans who share physical traits like skin color, hair, and facial features. According to PBS, black is someone who has African ancestry. Since the world is one big melting pot of different races as well as cultures, after generations of interracial mixing, it is not easy to answer the question above. If you carry at least one drop of so-called “black blood,” you are considered as black. Then, what about mulatto or colored? As you can see, it is not easy to precisely determine who belongs to the black race and who isn’t. It is more a question of a “feeling” than history and science.

So, the countries with largest black population are located in Africa, what is somewhat logical, but this doesn’t mean that there aren’t black people all over the world. There is more than 1.4 billion individuals (of African ancestry) spread across the Americas, the Caribbean islands, Asia and Europe. In case you were wondering where they are living, take a look at the 11 Countries with Highest Black Population outside Africa as well as 10 Best Countries to Raise a Black Family. CNBC confirms this, and their recent studies are showing that by the year of 2050, 1 in 4 people on Earth will be African. So, in this open world, it is really hard, if not impossible, to find a country with no black population. People are free to travel and live everywhere, so it is not rare to find “black countries” outside of Africa.

That’s why we struggled to compile a list of countries with no black population in the world, and what we come up with is a list of countries with the lowest black population. So, we visited the CIA World Factbook to check out the racial and ethnic composition of every country in the world. Furthermore, we used nothing more than logic and credible facts. It is common knowledge that black people form a huge percent of the total population in Africa, as well as in North, South and Central America, so we excluded countries from these continents. Finally, we singled out the Asian and European countries that have the lowest percentage of population marked as “other” in CIA’s Factbook. Since we were looking for countries with no black population or smallest percentage of black people, we used the overall population as a parameter to rank the countries. Unfortunately, some of the countries on the list found their place in the list of worst countries in Europe and Asia for black people to live and visit as well.

Don’t wait for any second more, and proceed to the full list of 11 countries with no black population in the world.

11. Jordan

In case you like visiting ancient cities, you should start planning your next trip to Jordan. Even though this country has a history of accepting refugees, it has one of the smallest percentages of the black population. Its overall population is 9,903,803, with Arabs being the most numerous, while only a small percentage of the population is considered as Circassian and Armenian.

10. Kyrgyzstan

Do you hate the idea of having noisy neighbors near you? If you answered yes to that question, then you should consider Kyrgyzstan as it is one of the least crowded countries. It has a population of 6,132,932, and most of them are Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Russian, and Dungan. Those referred as “other” are Uyghur, Tajik, Turk, Kazakh, Tatar, Ukrainian, Korean and German.

9. Finland

If you can stand the subarctic climate, Finland which ranks 9th on our list of countries with no black population in the world is a country worth a visit, and it can become a potential place to live as well. People are polite and modest, and Finland has one of the best educational systems in the world. Its population counts 5,542,517 citizens, and most of them are Finn, although we can’t forget the minorities as Swedes, Russian,  Estonian, Romani, and Sami.

8. Croatia

Have you wondered where you should retire? Well, in Croatia, a country in southeast Europe which ranks 8th on our list of countries with no black population in the world, you are exempted from paying taxes which puts this country high on the best retirement countries list. Its population has reached 4,164,783 citizens, mostly Croat, followed by Serbs and other minorities such as Bosniak, Hungarian, Slovene Czech and Romani.

7. Moldova

You may haven’t heard of it, as Moldova is the least visited country in Europe. However, in case you love birds, you may want to go there and check the home of more than 300 different bird species. Its population is 4,041,065, split into several ethnic groups – Moldovan, Romanian, Ukrainian, Gagauz, Russian, Bulgarian and a small percentage of those considered as “other”.

6. Georgia

The Georgian language isn’t similar to any other you have ever heard, but you might want to visit this country if you fancy mountain climbing or skiing. Georgia, a country located in the intersections of Eastern Europe and Western Asia, has a population of 3,907,131 citizens, where the majority is Georgian, but other ethnic groups are present as well – Azeri, Armenian and those “other” such as Russian, Ossetian, Yazidi, Ukrainian, Kist, and Greek.

5. Lithuania

Do you know any country that has a national perfume? Well, now you know. People in this country are crazy about basketball, but it is not the only sport they love – you should try flying with hot air balloons. Lithuania has a population of 2,876,475 split into several ethnic groups – Lithuanian, Polish, Russian, Belorussian and a small percentage of other ethnic groups.

4. Estonia

In case you want to meet girls, Estonia is the country you need to check. It has one of the biggest female-to-male rations, and the ration is even more than 2:1, accordingly. This country has a population of 1,306,788 citizens, where most of them are Estonian and Russian, but we can’t forget about other minorities like Ukrainian, Belarusian, Finn, and other.

3. Cyprus

Cyprus ranks third on our list of countries with no black population in the world. It is an island country, and it is a major destination for many tourists, mostly because of its history, tradition, and culture. With a population of 1,189,085, it is one of the most populated islands in the world. Most of its population is Greek, but there are other ethnic groups as well like Maronite, Armenian, Turkish-Cypriot.

2. Maldives

The Maldives, or also known as the most beautiful group of islands on the planet. If you have a chance to visit them, don’t miss to try snorkeling in the crystal clear water as it is an unforgettable experience. The population is 444,259, which is not a big one but is considered as normal for an island country. Citizens can be split into 3 different ethnic groups – South Indians, Sinhalese, and Arabs.

1. Kiribati

Did you know that New Year arrives first in Kiribati, the number one on our list of countries with no black population in the world, and then in other countries? This country is located furthest ahead of Greenwich. It has a population of 118,414 divided into several ethnic groups – I-Kiribati, I-Kiribati mixed, Tuvaluan and a small percentage of other groups.