MigrantoMarshallese Diaspora
400 Marshallese live abroad — the #228 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 99% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 257 |
| Micronesia | 94 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 45 |
| Guinea | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Marshall Islands.
Guam is the primary destination for emigrants
Guam attracts 64% of all emigrants from the Marshall Islands, while the second-largest destination receives just 24%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 40% to 64%, with Guam increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 314 |
| 1995 | 385 |
| 2000 | 468 |
| 2005 | 435 |
| 2010 | 379 |
| 2015 | 379 |
| 2020 | 387 |
| 2024 | 400 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Guam | Micronesia | Northern Mariana Islands | Guinea | Bulgaria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 88 | 126 | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 169 | 114 | 101 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 250 | 106 | 112 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 241 | 98 | 95 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 232 | 94 | 52 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 234 | 92 | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 246 | 92 | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 257 | 94 | 45 | 4 | 0 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Marshall Islands as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Marshall Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Marshallese move to?
Most Marshallese have moved to Guam, Micronesia and Northern Mariana Islands — these three countries account for about 99% of all Marshallese living abroad.
How many Marshallese live abroad?
Around 400 Marshallese live abroad, making it the #228-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Marshall Islands lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of the Marshall Islands lives abroad — that's 400 out of a total population of 37.5K.
How has emigration from the Marshall Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Marshall Islands has grown from 379 to 400 people, a growth of about 6%.
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