MigrantoGrenadian Diaspora
26.3K Grenadians live abroad — 22% of the population of Grenada
Grenadian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 89% of the diaspora
| 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 region
60% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Grenadian diaspora in numbers
Most Grenadians abroad live in Trinidad and Tobago
49% of the diaspora lives in Trinidad and Tobago, while the next country accounts for just 38%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 69% to 49%.
1 in 4 people born in Grenada lives abroad
26.3K people born in Grenada now live in other countries — 22.4% of a population of 117.2K.
The share of the diaspora living in Latin America has declined since 1990
80.9% of the diaspora lived in Latin America in 1990, compared with 59.9% today.
The diaspora has grown 18% since 2020
The number of Grenadians living abroad rose from 22.2K to 26.3K in four years.
Grenadian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 23961 |
| 1995 | 23988 |
| 2000 | 22073 |
| 2005 | 23589 |
| 2010 | 21140 |
| 2015 | 21750 |
| 2020 | 22210 |
| 2024 | 26300 |
Largest communities over time
Grenadians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Grenadians in each country has changed since the selected year
Grenadians among immigrants in other countries
Where Grenadians make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Grenadians live outside Grenada?
Around 26.3K Grenadians live abroad, the world's #174 largest diaspora.
Where do most Grenadians abroad live?
Most Grenadians live in Trinidad and Tobago, Canada and US Virgin Islands — these three countries account for about 89% of all Grenadians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Grenadian population outside Grenada?
Trinidad and Tobago is home to the largest Grenadian community abroad — 12.8K people, about 49% of all Grenadians living abroad.
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.
Is the Grenadian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Grenadians living abroad has grown from 21.8K to 26.3K, about 21%.
Where does the data on the Grenadian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Grenada who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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