MigrantoBahamian Diaspora
2.2K Bahamians live abroad — the #215 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 61% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | 685 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 339 |
| Australia | 305 |
| Cayman Islands | 224 |
| Curaçao | 131 |
| Nicaragua | 89 |
| Namibia | 53 |
| Barbados | 48 |
| Dominican Republic | 43 |
| British Virgin Islands | 32 |
| Grenada | 31 |
| Norway | 26 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 24 |
| Denmark | 22 |
| Greece | 21 |
| Costa Rica | 17 |
| Guyana | 14 |
| Guinea | 11 |
| Dominica | 11 |
| Luxembourg | 9 |
| Saint Lucia | 9 |
| Hungary | 8 |
| Iceland | 8 |
| Finland | 7 |
| Bulgaria | 4 |
| Liechtenstein | 2 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1 |
| Lithuania | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 78%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Bahamas.
Jamaica is the primary destination for emigrants
Jamaica attracts 32% of all emigrants from the Bahamas, while the second-largest destination receives just 16%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Guyana, Guinea, Luxembourg — Guyana rose from outside the top 20 to rank #17.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 41% to 32%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2074 |
| 1995 | 2064 |
| 2000 | 2139 |
| 2005 | 1985 |
| 2010 | 1867 |
| 2015 | 1955 |
| 2020 | 2042 |
| 2024 | 2174 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Jamaica | Turks and Caicos Islands | Australia | Cayman Islands | Curaçao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 518 | 840 | 218 | 58 | 84 |
| 1995 | 616 | 649 | 229 | 110 | 84 |
| 2000 | 713 | 459 | 264 | 190 | 84 |
| 2005 | 695 | 346 | 268 | 172 | 84 |
| 2010 | 677 | 251 | 282 | 171 | 76 |
| 2015 | 662 | 273 | 308 | 185 | 81 |
| 2020 | 674 | 307 | 307 | 205 | 94 |
| 2024 | 685 | 339 | 305 | 224 | 131 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Bahamas as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Bahamas
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Bahamians move to?
Most Bahamians have moved to Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands and Australia — these three countries account for about 61% of all Bahamians living abroad.
How many Bahamians live abroad?
Around 2.2K Bahamians live abroad, making it the #215-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Bahamas lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of the Bahamas lives abroad — that's 2.2K out of a total population of 401.3K.
How has emigration from the Bahamas changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Bahamas has grown from 2K to 2.2K people, a growth of about 11%.
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