MigrantoImmigrants in Honduras
39.6K foreign-born residents — the #167 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 62% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| El Salvador | 9234 |
| Nicaragua | 8086 |
| USA | 7079 |
| Guatemala | 4796 |
| Mexico | 1631 |
| Colombia | 902 |
| Costa Rica | 895 |
| Cuba | 635 |
| China | 619 |
| Spain | 546 |
| Ecuador | 478 |
| Panama | 413 |
| Peru | 399 |
| Belize | 379 |
| Canada | 361 |
| Chile | 320 |
| Germany | 302 |
| Italy | 270 |
| Brazil | 244 |
| Argentina | 197 |
| Palestine | 159 |
| Bolivia | 152 |
| France | 149 |
| Japan | 144 |
| Dominican Republic | 139 |
| Puerto Rico | 133 |
| United Kingdom | 105 |
| Venezuela | 105 |
| Netherlands | 94 |
| Israel | 93 |
| Cayman Islands | 93 |
| South Korea | 70 |
| Uruguay | 68 |
| North Korea | 63 |
| Switzerland | 62 |
| Haiti | 44 |
| Jordan | 41 |
| Paraguay | 36 |
| Sweden | 32 |
| Jamaica | 27 |
| Russia | 25 |
| Belgium | 25 |
By region of origin
Latin America is the leading region of origin at 74%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Honduras.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 53% to 23%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Latin America has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Latin America has shifted from 98.2% to 74.2% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 270279 |
| 1995 | 149299 |
| 2000 | 28320 |
| 2005 | 27737 |
| 2010 | 27153 |
| 2015 | 38107 |
| 2020 | 38944 |
| 2024 | 39645 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | El Salvador | Nicaragua | USA | Guatemala | Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 114810 | 142802 | 2692 | 3250 | 795 |
| 1995 | 60692 | 74273 | 3877 | 3336 | 980 |
| 2000 | 6574 | 5768 | 5061 | 3421 | 1164 |
| 2005 | 6439 | 5649 | 4946 | 3351 | 1140 |
| 2010 | 6303 | 5530 | 4851 | 3280 | 1116 |
| 2015 | 8853 | 7767 | 6799 | 4607 | 1567 |
| 2020 | 9071 | 7943 | 6954 | 4711 | 1602 |
| 2024 | 9234 | 8086 | 7079 | 4796 | 1631 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Honduras as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Honduras
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Honduras?
Around 39.6K foreign-born residents live in Honduras, making it the #167-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Honduras come from?
Most immigrants in Honduras come from El Salvador, Nicaragua and USA — these three countries account for about 62% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Honduras are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Honduras — that's 39.6K out of a total population of 10.8M.
How has immigration to Honduras changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Honduras has changed from 38.1K to 39.6K people, a change of about 4%.
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