MigrantoCaymanian Diaspora
609 Caymanians live abroad — 1% of the population of the Cayman Islands
Caymanian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 91% of the diaspora
| 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 region
66% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Caymanian diaspora in numbers
Most Caymanians abroad live in Chile
44% of the diaspora lives in Chile, while the next country accounts for just 32%.
The share of the diaspora living in Oceania has grown since 1990
4.8% of the diaspora lived in Oceania in 1990, compared with 32.3% today.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 54% to 44%.
Caymanian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 125 |
| 1995 | 130 |
| 2000 | 146 |
| 2005 | 179 |
| 2010 | 248 |
| 2015 | 381 |
| 2020 | 549 |
| 2024 | 609 |
Largest communities over time
Caymanians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Caymanians in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Caymanians live outside Cayman Islands?
Around 609 Caymanians live abroad, the world's #225 largest diaspora.
Where do most Caymanians abroad live?
Most Caymanians live in Chile, Australia and Honduras — these three countries account for about 91% of all Caymanians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Caymanian population outside Cayman Islands?
Chile is home to the largest Caymanian community abroad — 266 people, about 44% of all Caymanians living abroad.
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.
Is the Caymanian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Caymanians living abroad has grown from 381 to 609, about 60%.
Where does the data on the Caymanian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Cayman Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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