MigrantoDominican Diaspora
21.4K Dominicans live abroad — the #178 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 68% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| US Virgin Islands | 5512 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 5148 |
| Guadeloupe | 3971 |
| Sint Maarten | 1649 |
| British Virgin Islands | 1576 |
| French Guiana | 511 |
| Martinique | 466 |
| Puerto Rico | 464 |
| Barbados | 342 |
| Montserrat | 311 |
| Saint Lucia | 241 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 212 |
| Curaçao | 173 |
| Aruba | 163 |
| Jamaica | 140 |
| Panama | 104 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 87 |
| Bahamas | 84 |
| Grenada | 75 |
| Guyana | 43 |
| Norway | 24 |
| Denmark | 18 |
| Greece | 17 |
| Dominican Republic | 15 |
| Guinea | 11 |
| Finland | 8 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
| Iceland | 3 |
| Bolivia | 3 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Lithuania | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Venezuela | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Dominica.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 3 residents of Dominica has emigrated — 21.4K out of 66.2K, representing 32.3% of the population.
US Virgin Islands is the primary destination for emigrants
US Virgin Islands attracts 26% of all emigrants from Dominica, while the second-largest destination receives just 24%.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Panama, Bahamas, Guyana — Panama rose from outside the top 20 to rank #16.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 18686 |
| 1995 | 20457 |
| 2000 | 22406 |
| 2005 | 21077 |
| 2010 | 20788 |
| 2015 | 21079 |
| 2020 | 20838 |
| 2024 | 21384 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | US Virgin Islands | Antigua and Barbuda | Guadeloupe | Sint Maarten | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3219 | 2442 | 5560 | 1306 | 619 |
| 1995 | 4060 | 3170 | 5604 | 1306 | 728 |
| 2000 | 4909 | 3898 | 5648 | 1306 | 836 |
| 2005 | 5206 | 4180 | 4932 | 717 | 958 |
| 2010 | 5505 | 4462 | 4215 | 1435 | 1098 |
| 2015 | 5508 | 4745 | 4037 | 1495 | 1256 |
| 2020 | 5510 | 4963 | 3997 | 1578 | 1425 |
| 2024 | 5512 | 5148 | 3971 | 1649 | 1576 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Dominica as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Dominica
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Dominicans move to?
Most Dominicans have moved to US Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda and Guadeloupe — these three countries account for about 68% of all Dominicans living abroad.
How many Dominicans live abroad?
Around 21.4K Dominicans live abroad, making it the #178-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Dominica lives abroad?
About 32% of the population of Dominica lives abroad — that's 21.4K out of a total population of 66.2K.
How has emigration from Dominica changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Dominica has changed from 21.1K to 21.4K people, a change of about 1%.
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