MigrantoBonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Diaspora
4.7K Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live abroad — the #202 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 94% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Curaçao | 3807 |
| Aruba | 454 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 206 |
| Sint Maarten | 181 |
| Venezuela | 45 |
| Bolivia | 23 |
| US Virgin Islands | 18 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 10 |
| Norway | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
Curaçao is the primary destination for emigrants
Curaçao attracts 80% of all emigrants from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, while the second-largest destination receives just 10%.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 35% from 3.5K to 4.7K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2852 |
| 1995 | 2947 |
| 2000 | 3052 |
| 2005 | 3016 |
| 2010 | 2883 |
| 2015 | 3100 |
| 2020 | 3524 |
| 2024 | 4744 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Curaçao | Aruba | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Sint Maarten | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2402 | 53 | 175 | 144 | 45 |
| 1995 | 2402 | 133 | 182 | 144 | 44 |
| 2000 | 2402 | 212 | 189 | 144 | 43 |
| 2005 | 2402 | 249 | 193 | 79 | 46 |
| 2010 | 2149 | 283 | 198 | 158 | 48 |
| 2015 | 2334 | 297 | 201 | 165 | 51 |
| 2020 | 2722 | 331 | 202 | 173 | 47 |
| 2024 | 3807 | 454 | 206 | 181 | 45 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba move to?
Most Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba have moved to Curaçao, Aruba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — these three countries account for about 94% of all Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba living abroad.
How many Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live abroad?
Around 4.7K Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live abroad, making it the #202-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba has grown from 3.1K to 4.7K people, a growth of about 53%.
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