MigrantoGuam Diaspora
1.2K Guam live abroad — the #221 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 95% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Northern Mariana Islands | 736 |
| Palau | 247 |
| Australia | 141 |
| Micronesia | 38 |
| Mexico | 10 |
| Costa Rica | 7 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Guam.
Northern Mariana Islands is the primary destination for emigrants
Northern Mariana Islands attracts 62% of all emigrants from Guam, while the second-largest destination receives just 21%.
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Oceania has shifted from 84.3% to 98.6% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1539 |
| 1995 | 1810 |
| 2000 | 2054 |
| 2005 | 1751 |
| 2010 | 1228 |
| 2015 | 1134 |
| 2020 | 1155 |
| 2024 | 1179 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Guam as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Guam
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Guam move to?
Most Guam have moved to Northern Mariana Islands, Palau and Australia — these three countries account for about 95% of all Guam living abroad.
How many Guam live abroad?
Around 1.2K Guam live abroad, making it the #221-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Guam changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Guam has changed from 1.1K to 1.2K people, a change of about 4%.
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