MigrantoImmigrants in Dominica
6.7K foreign-born residents — the #203 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 58% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Haiti | 2585 |
| United Kingdom | 659 |
| USA | 649 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 459 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 318 |
| Saint Lucia | 291 |
| Guyana | 197 |
| Canada | 190 |
| Barbados | 172 |
| Montserrat | 167 |
| Martinique | 148 |
| Jamaica | 132 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 128 |
| British Virgin Islands | 87 |
| France | 82 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 64 |
| Nigeria | 51 |
| Aruba | 47 |
| China | 38 |
| Guadeloupe | 38 |
| Lebanon | 34 |
| Germany | 30 |
| Venezuela | 30 |
| India | 28 |
| French Guiana | 22 |
| Anguilla | 18 |
| Suriname | 18 |
| Syria | 15 |
| Puerto Rico | 15 |
| Bahamas | 11 |
| Cuba | 11 |
| Netherlands | 9 |
| Australia | 6 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 73%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Dominica.
Haiti is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Haiti accounts for 38% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 10%.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 27% to 38%, with Haiti increasingly the primary origin.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 10 residents of Dominica is foreign-born — 6.7K out of 66.2K, representing 10.2% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2055 |
| 1995 | 2704 |
| 2000 | 3225 |
| 2005 | 3958 |
| 2010 | 6539 |
| 2015 | 6495 |
| 2020 | 6624 |
| 2024 | 6749 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Haiti | United Kingdom | USA | Antigua and Barbuda | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 561 | 230 | 226 | 184 | 111 |
| 1995 | 732 | 304 | 299 | 243 | 147 |
| 2000 | 873 | 362 | 356 | 290 | 175 |
| 2005 | 1071 | 446 | 439 | 357 | 215 |
| 2010 | 3071 | 543 | 534 | 379 | 262 |
| 2015 | 2453 | 633 | 623 | 442 | 306 |
| 2020 | 2537 | 647 | 637 | 451 | 312 |
| 2024 | 2585 | 659 | 649 | 459 | 318 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Dominica as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Dominica
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Dominica?
Around 6.7K foreign-born residents live in Dominica, making it the #203-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Dominica come from?
Most immigrants in Dominica come from Haiti, United Kingdom and USA — these three countries account for about 58% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Dominica are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 10% of the population of Dominica — that's 6.7K out of a total population of 66.2K.
How has immigration to Dominica changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Dominica has changed from 6.5K to 6.7K people, a change of about 4%.
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