MigrantoGrenadian Diaspora
26.3K Grenadians live abroad — the #174 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 89% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 12827 |
| Canada | 9873 |
| US Virgin Islands | 589 |
| Mali | 484 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 458 |
| Barbados | 395 |
| Aruba | 394 |
| Jamaica | 210 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 206 |
| Guyana | 195 |
| Saint Lucia | 155 |
| Venezuela | 145 |
| Australia | 143 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 60 |
| Panama | 47 |
| Bahamas | 36 |
| Cayman Islands | 19 |
| Norway | 18 |
| Denmark | 13 |
| Cuba | 11 |
| Costa Rica | 11 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Curaçao | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Slovakia | 1 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 60%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Grenada.
Trinidad and Tobago is the primary destination for emigrants
Trinidad and Tobago attracts 49% of all emigrants from Grenada, while the second-largest destination receives just 38%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 69% to 49%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 4 residents of Grenada has emigrated — 26.3K out of 117.2K, representing 22.4% of the population.
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has shifted from 80.9% to 59.9% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 23961 |
| 1995 | 23988 |
| 2000 | 22073 |
| 2005 | 23589 |
| 2010 | 21140 |
| 2015 | 21750 |
| 2020 | 22210 |
| 2024 | 26300 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Trinidad and Tobago | Canada | US Virgin Islands | Mali | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 16589 | 4478 | 463 | 0 | 377 |
| 1995 | 15066 | 5953 | 520 | 0 | 392 |
| 2000 | 11148 | 7901 | 578 | 0 | 408 |
| 2005 | 11973 | 8686 | 583 | 0 | 422 |
| 2010 | 7748 | 10325 | 590 | 300 | 431 |
| 2015 | 8026 | 10521 | 590 | 369 | 439 |
| 2020 | 8913 | 9982 | 589 | 431 | 450 |
| 2024 | 12827 | 9873 | 589 | 484 | 458 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Grenada as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Grenada
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Grenadians move to?
Most Grenadians have moved to Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and US Virgin Islands — these three countries account for about 89% of all Grenadians living abroad.
How many Grenadians live abroad?
Around 26.3K Grenadians live abroad, making it the #174-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Grenada lives abroad?
About 22% of the population of Grenada lives abroad — that's 26.3K out of a total population of 117.2K.
How has emigration from Grenada changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Grenada has grown from 21.8K to 26.3K people, a growth of about 21%.
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