Global Gujarati Federation

Our presence

Wherever Gujaratis go, Gujarat goes along.

Around two crore Gujaratis live outside India, in 130 of the world’s countries.

130countries with Gujarati communities
500+community organisations in the network
2 croreGujaratis living overseas, by the community’s own count

Region by region

Where the family lives

Named organisations will appear against each region as the federation confirms its affiliate list.

North America

USACanadaMexico

From New Jersey's Navratri grounds to Toronto's samaj halls, North America holds some of the largest Gujarati communities outside India.

United Kingdom & Europe

UKPortugalGermanyFranceNetherlandsBelgium

Leicester, London and Lisbon carry generations of Gujarati life, with some families now in their fourth generation abroad.

Africa

KenyaUgandaTanzaniaSouth AfricaMozambiqueMadagascar

The oldest chapters of the diaspora story: Gujarati traders reached East Africa's coast more than a century ago.

Gulf & Middle East

UAEOmanBahrainQatarKuwaitSaudi Arabia

Dubai and Muscat are a short flight from home, and their Gujarati associations are among the most active anywhere.

Asia Pacific

SingaporeMalaysiaHong KongJapanFiji

Trading families that settled along the old shipping routes keep the language and the festivals alive across the Pacific rim.

Australia & New Zealand

AustraliaNew Zealand

The fastest growing corner of the family, with new samaj registrations in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland and Perth.

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