MigrantoImmigrants in Curaçao
79.1K foreigners live in Curaçao — 51% of the country's population
Immigrants in Curaçao by country
The 3 largest groups make up 60% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | 23078 |
| Netherlands | 14772 |
| Dominican Republic | 9322 |
| Colombia | 7075 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | 3807 |
| Haiti | 3210 |
| Suriname | 3049 |
| Aruba | 2786 |
| Jamaica | 2120 |
| Portugal | 1497 |
| India | 1038 |
| Sint Maarten | 813 |
| China | 796 |
| Guyana | 746 |
| USA | 537 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 474 |
| Lebanon | 410 |
| Cuba | 379 |
| Barbados | 311 |
| Indonesia | 295 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 294 |
| Japan | 211 |
| Germany | 200 |
| Hong Kong | 180 |
| Dominica | 173 |
| Peru | 171 |
| British Virgin Islands | 161 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 157 |
| Guadeloupe | 152 |
| Belgium | 145 |
| Canada | 144 |
| Bahamas | 131 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 87 |
| Anguilla | 66 |
| Martinique | 49 |
| US Virgin Islands | 45 |
| United Kingdom | 38 |
| Italy | 38 |
| Argentina | 34 |
| Spain | 31 |
| Puerto Rico | 24 |
| Mexico | 21 |
| Grenada | 3 |
By region of origin
74% of immigrants come from Latin America
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Key facts
Immigrants in Curaçao in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
345% of the population growth of Curaçao since 1990 came from immigrants.
80% of all emigrants from Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba live in Curaçao
No other country has more people born in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
1 in 2 residents of Curaçao was born abroad
79.1K of 156K residents were born abroad — 50.7% of the population.
The immigrant population has grown 40% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Curaçao rose from 56.5K to 79.1K in four years.
Venezuelans are the largest group by a wide margin
29% of all immigrants were born in Venezuela, while the next group accounts for just 12%.
Immigrant population in Curaçao over time
Foreigners living in Curaçao, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 42576 |
| 1995 | 42576 |
| 2000 | 42576 |
| 2005 | 42576 |
| 2010 | 34151 |
| 2015 | 37047 |
| 2020 | 56531 |
| 2024 | 79070 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Curaçao, by year
| Year | Venezuelans | Dutch | Dominicans | Colombians | Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6644 | 9603 | 5880 | 4757 | 2402 |
| 1995 | 6644 | 9603 | 5880 | 4757 | 2402 |
| 2000 | 6644 | 9603 | 5880 | 4757 | 2402 |
| 2005 | 6644 | 9603 | 5880 | 4757 | 2402 |
| 2010 | 1646 | 8746 | 5260 | 4415 | 2149 |
| 2015 | 1787 | 9504 | 5715 | 4797 | 2334 |
| 2020 | 16500 | 10562 | 6665 | 5058 | 2722 |
| 2024 | 23078 | 14772 | 9322 | 7075 | 3807 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Curaçao
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Curaçao
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Curaçao?
Around 79.1K immigrants live in Curaçao — the world's #142 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Curaçao are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 51% of the population of Curaçao — that's 79.1K out of a total population of 156K.
Where do most immigrants in Curaçao come from?
Most immigrants in Curaçao come from Venezuela, Netherlands and Dominican Republic — these three countries account for about 60% of all immigrants.
How many Venezuelans live in Curaçao?
Around 23.1K Venezuelans live in Curaçao — about 29% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Curaçao growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Curaçao has grown from 37K to 79.1K, about 113%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Curaçao come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Curaçao. Their children born in Curaçao are not included.
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