MigrantoAntiguan Diaspora
13.1K Antiguans live abroad — the #188 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 74% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| US Virgin Islands | 4590 |
| Guinea | 4134 |
| British Virgin Islands | 970 |
| Sint Maarten | 588 |
| Namibia | 520 |
| Dominica | 459 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 430 |
| Chile | 207 |
| Dominican Republic | 201 |
| Barbados | 196 |
| Jamaica | 156 |
| Nicaragua | 128 |
| Montserrat | 118 |
| Curaçao | 87 |
| Saint Lucia | 82 |
| Australia | 61 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 57 |
| Grenada | 40 |
| Greece | 31 |
| Guyana | 16 |
| Bahamas | 14 |
| Estonia | 7 |
| Bulgaria | 6 |
| Denmark | 6 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Hungary | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 64%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Antigua and Barbuda.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 60% to 35%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
US Virgin Islands is the primary destination for emigrants
US Virgin Islands attracts 35% of all emigrants from Antigua and Barbuda, while the second-largest destination receives just 32%.
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has shifted from 90.3% to 63.6% since 1990.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 7 residents of Antigua and Barbuda has emigrated — 13.1K out of 93.8K, representing 14.0% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7368 |
| 1995 | 7792 |
| 2000 | 8297 |
| 2005 | 7978 |
| 2010 | 8143 |
| 2015 | 12860 |
| 2020 | 12999 |
| 2024 | 13111 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | US Virgin Islands | Guinea | British Virgin Islands | Sint Maarten | Namibia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4398 | 0 | 388 | 467 | 693 |
| 1995 | 4610 | 0 | 456 | 467 | 662 |
| 2000 | 4832 | 0 | 524 | 467 | 616 |
| 2005 | 4708 | 0 | 600 | 256 | 487 |
| 2010 | 4585 | 0 | 676 | 513 | 469 |
| 2015 | 4587 | 4452 | 773 | 534 | 459 |
| 2020 | 4588 | 4276 | 877 | 563 | 490 |
| 2024 | 4590 | 4134 | 970 | 588 | 520 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Antigua and Barbuda as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Antigua and Barbuda
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Antiguans move to?
Most Antiguans have moved to US Virgin Islands, Guinea and British Virgin Islands — these three countries account for about 74% of all Antiguans living abroad.
How many Antiguans live abroad?
Around 13.1K Antiguans live abroad, making it the #188-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Antigua and Barbuda lives abroad?
About 14% of the population of Antigua and Barbuda lives abroad — that's 13.1K out of a total population of 93.8K.
How has emigration from Antigua and Barbuda changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Antigua and Barbuda has changed from 12.9K to 13.1K people, a change of about 2%.
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