MigrantoMarshallese Diaspora
400 Marshallese live abroad — 1% of the population of the Marshall Islands
Marshallese diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 99% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 257 |
| Micronesia | 94 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 45 |
| Guinea | 4 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
99% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Marshallese diaspora in numbers
Most Marshallese abroad live in Guam
64% of the diaspora lives in Guam, while the next country accounts for just 24%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 40% to 64%, and today that country is Guam.
Marshallese diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 314 |
| 1995 | 385 |
| 2000 | 468 |
| 2005 | 435 |
| 2010 | 379 |
| 2015 | 379 |
| 2020 | 387 |
| 2024 | 400 |
Largest communities over time
Marshallese living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Marshallese in each country has changed since the selected year
Marshallese among immigrants in other countries
Where Marshallese 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 Marshallese live outside Marshall Islands?
Around 400 Marshallese live abroad, the world's #228 largest diaspora.
Where do most Marshallese abroad live?
Most Marshallese live in Guam, Micronesia and Northern Mariana Islands — these three countries account for about 99% of all Marshallese living abroad.
Which country has the largest Marshallese population outside Marshall Islands?
Guam is home to the largest Marshallese community abroad — 257 people, about 64% of all Marshallese living abroad.
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.
Is the Marshallese diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Marshallese living abroad has grown from 379 to 400, about 6%.
Where does the data on the Marshallese diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Marshall Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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