MigrantoBonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba Diaspora
4.7K Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live abroad — 0% of the population of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 94% of the diaspora
| 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 region
100% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba diaspora in numbers
Most Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba abroad live in Curaçao
80% of the diaspora lives in Curaçao, while the next country accounts for just 10%.
The diaspora has grown 35% since 2020
The number of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba living abroad rose from 3.5K to 4.7K in four years.
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2852 |
| 1995 | 2947 |
| 2000 | 3052 |
| 2005 | 3016 |
| 2010 | 2883 |
| 2015 | 3100 |
| 2020 | 3524 |
| 2024 | 4744 |
Largest communities over time
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba in each country has changed since the selected year
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba among immigrants in other countries
Where Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 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 Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live outside Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba?
Around 4.7K Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live abroad, the world's #202 largest diaspora.
Where do most Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba abroad live?
Most Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live in Curaçao, Aruba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — these three countries account for about 94% of all Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba living abroad.
Which country has the largest Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba population outside Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba?
Curaçao is home to the largest Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba community abroad — 3.8K people, about 80% of all Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba living abroad.
Is the Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba living abroad has grown from 3.1K to 4.7K, about 53%.
Where does the data on the Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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