MigrantoCaymanian Diaspora
609 Caymanians live abroad — the #225 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 91% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Chile | 266 |
| Australia | 197 |
| Honduras | 93 |
| Bahamas | 24 |
| Costa Rica | 11 |
| Saint Lucia | 8 |
| Bulgaria | 4 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Slovakia | 1 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 66%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Cayman Islands.
Chile is the primary destination for emigrants
Chile attracts 44% of all emigrants from the Cayman Islands, while the second-largest destination receives just 32%.
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has shifted from 4.8% to 32.3% since 1990.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 54% to 44%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 125 |
| 1995 | 130 |
| 2000 | 146 |
| 2005 | 179 |
| 2010 | 248 |
| 2015 | 381 |
| 2020 | 549 |
| 2024 | 609 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Chile | Australia | Honduras | Bahamas | Costa Rica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 17 | 6 | 68 | 9 | 8 |
| 1995 | 22 | 10 | 68 | 9 | 6 |
| 2000 | 29 | 20 | 67 | 9 | 6 |
| 2005 | 41 | 38 | 66 | 15 | 5 |
| 2010 | 62 | 78 | 64 | 21 | 9 |
| 2015 | 104 | 135 | 90 | 23 | 8 |
| 2020 | 242 | 167 | 91 | 23 | 9 |
| 2024 | 266 | 197 | 93 | 24 | 11 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Caymanians move to?
Most Caymanians have moved to Chile, Australia and Honduras — these three countries account for about 91% of all Caymanians living abroad.
How many Caymanians live abroad?
Around 609 Caymanians live abroad, making it the #225-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Cayman Islands lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of the Cayman Islands lives abroad — that's 609 out of a total population of 74.5K.
How has emigration from the Cayman Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Cayman Islands has grown from 381 to 609 people, a growth of about 60%.
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