MigrantoGuadeloupe Diaspora
12.4K Guadeloupe live abroad — the #191 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 87% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Martinique | 6031 |
| French Guiana | 2493 |
| Sint Maarten | 2264 |
| Mali | 1230 |
| Curaçao | 152 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 81 |
| Dominican Republic | 61 |
| Dominica | 38 |
| Saint Lucia | 24 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 90%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Guadeloupe.
Martinique is the primary destination for emigrants
Martinique attracts 49% of all emigrants from Guadeloupe, while the second-largest destination receives just 20%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7510 |
| 1995 | 8368 |
| 2000 | 9237 |
| 2005 | 8488 |
| 2010 | 10282 |
| 2015 | 11416 |
| 2020 | 11909 |
| 2024 | 12374 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Martinique | French Guiana | Sint Maarten | Mali | Curaçao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3327 | 2089 | 1791 | 0 | 97 |
| 1995 | 4074 | 2180 | 1791 | 0 | 97 |
| 2000 | 4821 | 2271 | 1791 | 0 | 97 |
| 2005 | 5045 | 2140 | 984 | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 | 5270 | 2009 | 1968 | 760 | 88 |
| 2015 | 6119 | 2021 | 2051 | 935 | 94 |
| 2020 | 6070 | 2271 | 2166 | 1096 | 109 |
| 2024 | 6031 | 2493 | 2264 | 1230 | 152 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Guadeloupe as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Guadeloupe
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Guadeloupe move to?
Most Guadeloupe have moved to Martinique, French Guiana and Sint Maarten — these three countries account for about 87% of all Guadeloupe living abroad.
How many Guadeloupe live abroad?
Around 12.4K Guadeloupe live abroad, making it the #191-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Guadeloupe changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Guadeloupe has grown from 11.4K to 12.4K people, a growth of about 8%.
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