Where Do the Romani People (Gypsies) Live?

Everywhere. The Romani people (often called "Gypsies," a term many consider pejorative) are a globally dispersed ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent (likely Rajasthan/Punjab) around 1,000 years ago.

Global Distribution

• Europe: Largest populations—Romania, Bulgaria, Spain, Hungary, Slovakia, France, UK, etc.
• Americas: USA, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico.
• Middle East & North Africa: Turkey, Iran, Egypt, Sudan.
• Central Asia: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan.
• Sub-Saharan Africa: Small communities in South Africa, Kenya.

They maintain a distinct culture, language (Romani), and traditions, yet face widespread discrimination, segregation, and socio-economic marginalization in many host countries.