MigrantoGuadeloupe Diaspora
12.4K Guadeloupe live abroad — 0% of the population of Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 87% of the diaspora
| 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 region
90% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Guadeloupe diaspora in numbers
Most Guadeloupe abroad live in Martinique
49% of the diaspora lives in Martinique, while the next country accounts for just 20%.
Guadeloupe diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7510 |
| 1995 | 8368 |
| 2000 | 9237 |
| 2005 | 8488 |
| 2010 | 10282 |
| 2015 | 11416 |
| 2020 | 11909 |
| 2024 | 12374 |
Largest communities over time
Guadeloupe living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
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Guadeloupe among immigrants in other countries
Where Guadeloupe 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 Guadeloupe live outside Guadeloupe?
Around 12.4K Guadeloupe live abroad, the world's #191 largest diaspora.
Where do most Guadeloupe abroad live?
Most Guadeloupe live in Martinique, French Guiana and Sint Maarten — these three countries account for about 87% of all Guadeloupe living abroad.
Which country has the largest Guadeloupe population outside Guadeloupe?
Martinique is home to the largest Guadeloupe community abroad — 6K people, about 49% of all Guadeloupe living abroad.
Is the Guadeloupe diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Guadeloupe living abroad has grown from 11.4K to 12.4K, about 8%.
Where does the data on the Guadeloupe diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Guadeloupe who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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