MigrantoAnguillian Diaspora
1.6K Anguillians live abroad — the #219 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 90% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| US Virgin Islands | 971 |
| Sint Maarten | 421 |
| Curaçao | 66 |
| Bulgaria | 41 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 40 |
| Dominican Republic | 37 |
| Dominica | 18 |
| Ecuador | 9 |
| Greece | 8 |
| Saint Lucia | 3 |
| Latvia | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Anguilla.
US Virgin Islands is the primary destination for emigrants
US Virgin Islands attracts 60% of all emigrants from Anguilla, while the second-largest destination receives just 26%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 49% to 60%, with US Virgin Islands increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2262 |
| 1995 | 2205 |
| 2000 | 2158 |
| 2005 | 1776 |
| 2010 | 1719 |
| 2015 | 1572 |
| 2020 | 1561 |
| 2024 | 1614 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | US Virgin Islands | Sint Maarten | Curaçao | Bulgaria | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1113 | 334 | 43 | 10 | 17 |
| 1995 | 1106 | 334 | 43 | 16 | 25 |
| 2000 | 1103 | 334 | 43 | 21 | 32 |
| 2005 | 1037 | 183 | 43 | 29 | 35 |
| 2010 | 972 | 367 | 40 | 35 | 37 |
| 2015 | 972 | 383 | 42 | 29 | 39 |
| 2020 | 971 | 403 | 47 | 30 | 39 |
| 2024 | 971 | 421 | 66 | 41 | 40 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Anguilla as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Anguilla
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Anguillians move to?
Most Anguillians have moved to US Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten and Curaçao — these three countries account for about 90% of all Anguillians living abroad.
How many Anguillians live abroad?
Around 1.6K Anguillians live abroad, making it the #219-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Anguilla changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Anguilla has changed from 1.6K to 1.6K people, a change of about 3%.
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