MigrantoHonduran Diaspora
1.4M Hondurans live abroad — the #55 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 94% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 934727 |
| Spain | 218548 |
| Mexico | 166398 |
| Nicaragua | 13606 |
| El Salvador | 12039 |
| Belize | 10835 |
| Guatemala | 9924 |
| Canada | 9817 |
| Costa Rica | 5682 |
| Italy | 4756 |
| Panama | 2741 |
| Cayman Islands | 2234 |
| Chile | 856 |
| Colombia | 795 |
| Argentina | 574 |
| Australia | 495 |
| Peru | 481 |
| Puerto Rico | 480 |
| Dominican Republic | 477 |
| Ecuador | 426 |
| Bolivia | 287 |
| Guinea | 276 |
| Venezuela | 262 |
| Denmark | 186 |
| Jamaica | 165 |
| Norway | 148 |
| Finland | 108 |
| Iceland | 91 |
| Greece | 52 |
| Bahamas | 47 |
| Luxembourg | 28 |
| Estonia | 12 |
| Hungary | 11 |
| Bulgaria | 6 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 6 |
| Slovakia | 4 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Lithuania | 1 |
| Liechtenstein | 0 |
By destination region
North America is the leading destination region at 68%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Honduras.
Mexico is the fastest-growing major destination
Emigration to Mexico has increased by 670% since 2015, rising from 21.6K to 166.4K in 9 years.
USA is the primary destination for emigrants
USA attracts 67% of all emigrants from Honduras, while the second-largest destination receives just 16%.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 32% from 1.1M to 1.4M, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
The share of emigrants going to Europe has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Europe has shifted from 0.9% to 16% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 157813 |
| 1995 | 235452 |
| 2000 | 316051 |
| 2005 | 456501 |
| 2010 | 604765 |
| 2015 | 751534 |
| 2020 | 1060598 |
| 2024 | 1397584 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | USA | Spain | Mexico | Nicaragua | El Salvador |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 112108 | 1102 | 2297 | 10105 | 15774 |
| 1995 | 189687 | 1849 | 3048 | 9473 | 12650 |
| 2000 | 266664 | 3052 | 3899 | 10017 | 9525 |
| 2005 | 394260 | 8647 | 6597 | 10745 | 10362 |
| 2010 | 509973 | 28247 | 11167 | 11534 | 11198 |
| 2015 | 621409 | 45288 | 21614 | 12439 | 11676 |
| 2020 | 775889 | 133075 | 81332 | 13110 | 11878 |
| 2024 | 934727 | 218548 | 166398 | 13606 | 12039 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Honduras as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Honduras
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Hondurans move to?
Most Hondurans have moved to USA, Spain and Mexico — these three countries account for about 94% of all Hondurans living abroad.
How many Hondurans live abroad?
Around 1.4M Hondurans live abroad, making it the #55-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Honduras lives abroad?
About 13% of the population of Honduras lives abroad — that's 1.4M out of a total population of 10.8M.
How has emigration from Honduras changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Honduras has grown from 751.5K to 1.4M people, a growth of about 86%.
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