MigrantoBahamian Diaspora
2.2K Bahamians live abroad — 1% of the population of the Bahamas
Bahamian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 61% of the diaspora
| 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 region
78% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Bahamian diaspora in numbers
Most Bahamians abroad live in Jamaica
32% of the diaspora lives in Jamaica, while the next country accounts for just 16%.
The map of the diaspora has changed since 1990
3 countries have entered the top 20 since 1990: Guyana, Guinea, Luxembourg. Guyana climbed from outside the top 20 to #17.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 41% to 32%.
Bahamian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2074 |
| 1995 | 2064 |
| 2000 | 2139 |
| 2005 | 1985 |
| 2010 | 1867 |
| 2015 | 1955 |
| 2020 | 2042 |
| 2024 | 2174 |
Largest communities over time
Bahamians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Bahamians in each country has changed since the selected year
Bahamians among immigrants in other countries
Where Bahamians 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 Bahamians live outside Bahamas?
Around 2.2K Bahamians live abroad, the world's #215 largest diaspora.
Where do most Bahamians abroad live?
Most Bahamians live in Jamaica, Turks and Caicos Islands and Australia — these three countries account for about 61% of all Bahamians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Bahamian population outside Bahamas?
Jamaica is home to the largest Bahamian community abroad — 685 people, about 32% of all Bahamians living abroad.
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.
Is the Bahamian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Bahamians living abroad has grown from 2K to 2.2K, about 11%.
Where does the data on the Bahamian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Bahamas who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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