MigrantoGuam Diaspora
1.2K Guam live abroad — 1% of the population of Guam
Guam diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 95% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands | 736 |
| Palau | 247 |
| Australia | 141 |
| Micronesia | 38 |
| Mexico | 10 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
99% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Guam diaspora in numbers
Most Guam abroad live in the Northern Mariana Islands
62% of the diaspora lives in the Northern Mariana Islands, while the next country accounts for just 21%.
The share of the diaspora living in Oceania has grown since 1990
84.3% of the diaspora lived in Oceania in 1990, compared with 98.6% today.
Guam diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1539 |
| 1995 | 1810 |
| 2000 | 2054 |
| 2005 | 1751 |
| 2010 | 1228 |
| 2015 | 1134 |
| 2020 | 1155 |
| 2024 | 1179 |
Largest communities over time
Guam living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Northern Mariana Islands | Palau | Australia | Micronesia | Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1062 | 152 | 29 | 55 | 234 |
| 1995 | 1186 | 258 | 39 | 49 | 272 |
| 2000 | 1382 | 256 | 50 | 45 | 314 |
| 2005 | 1280 | 274 | 80 | 41 | 70 |
| 2010 | 810 | 262 | 97 | 39 | 14 |
| 2015 | 726 | 235 | 120 | 38 | 10 |
| 2020 | 731 | 241 | 130 | 37 | 10 |
| 2024 | 736 | 247 | 141 | 38 | 10 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Guam in each country has changed since the selected year
Guam among immigrants in other countries
Where Guam 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 Guam live outside Guam?
Around 1.2K Guam live abroad, the world's #221 largest diaspora.
Where do most Guam abroad live?
Most Guam live in Northern Mariana Islands, Palau and Australia — these three countries account for about 95% of all Guam living abroad.
Which country has the largest Guam population outside Guam?
Northern Mariana Islands is home to the largest Guam community abroad — 736 people, about 62% of all Guam living abroad.
What share of the population of Guam lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of Guam lives abroad — that's 1.2K out of a total population of 167.8K.
Is the Guam diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Guam living abroad has changed from 1.1K to 1.2K, about 4%.
Where does the data on the Guam diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Guam who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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