MigrantoCuraçaoan Diaspora
10.1K Curaçaoans live abroad — the #194 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 84% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Aruba | 3764 |
| Netherlands | 3159 |
| Sint Maarten | 1572 |
| Venezuela | 646 |
| US Virgin Islands | 278 |
| Bolivia | 207 |
| Australia | 157 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 155 |
| Saint Lucia | 77 |
| Panama | 56 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 19 |
| Cayman Islands | 13 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 67%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Curaçao.
Aruba is the primary destination for emigrants
Aruba attracts 37% of all emigrants from Curaçao, while the second-largest destination receives just 16%.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 32% from 7.7K to 10.1K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 1% to 31.3% since 1990.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 15 residents of Curaçao has emigrated — 10.1K out of 156K, representing 6.5% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3029 |
| 1995 | 3779 |
| 2000 | 4701 |
| 2005 | 4329 |
| 2010 | 5354 |
| 2015 | 5861 |
| 2020 | 7666 |
| 2024 | 10103 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Aruba | Netherlands | Sint Maarten | Venezuela | US Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 438 | 18 | 1245 | 636 | 231 |
| 1995 | 1095 | 29 | 1245 | 627 | 259 |
| 2000 | 1751 | 48 | 1245 | 615 | 288 |
| 2005 | 2063 | 77 | 684 | 645 | 282 |
| 2010 | 2335 | 124 | 1368 | 686 | 278 |
| 2015 | 2455 | 371 | 1425 | 718 | 278 |
| 2020 | 2745 | 1829 | 1504 | 677 | 278 |
| 2024 | 3764 | 3159 | 1572 | 646 | 278 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Curaçao as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Curaçao
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Curaçaoans move to?
Most Curaçaoans have moved to Aruba, Netherlands and Sint Maarten — these three countries account for about 84% of all Curaçaoans living abroad.
How many Curaçaoans live abroad?
Around 10.1K Curaçaoans live abroad, making it the #194-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Curaçao lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of Curaçao lives abroad — that's 10.1K out of a total population of 156K.
How has emigration from Curaçao changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Curaçao has grown from 5.9K to 10.1K people, a growth of about 72%.
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