MigrantoAnguillian Diaspora
1.6K Anguillians live abroad — 0% of the population of Anguilla
Anguillian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 90% of the diaspora
| 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 region
97% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Anguillian diaspora in numbers
Most Anguillians abroad live in the US Virgin Islands
60% of the diaspora lives in the US Virgin Islands, while the next country accounts for just 26%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 49% to 60%, and today that country is US Virgin Islands.
Anguillian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2262 |
| 1995 | 2205 |
| 2000 | 2158 |
| 2005 | 1776 |
| 2010 | 1719 |
| 2015 | 1572 |
| 2020 | 1561 |
| 2024 | 1614 |
Largest communities over time
Anguillians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Anguillians in each country has changed since the selected year
Anguillians among immigrants in other countries
Where Anguillians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Anguillians live outside Anguilla?
Around 1.6K Anguillians live abroad, the world's #219 largest diaspora.
Where do most Anguillians abroad live?
Most Anguillians live in US Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten and Curaçao — these three countries account for about 90% of all Anguillians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Anguillian population outside Anguilla?
US Virgin Islands is home to the largest Anguillian community abroad — 971 people, about 60% of all Anguillians living abroad.
Is the Anguillian diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Anguillians living abroad has changed from 1.6K to 1.6K, about 3%.
Where does the data on the Anguillian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Anguilla who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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