Where Marshallese move
400 Marshallese live abroad — #228 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from Marshall Islands? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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 Marshall Islands.
Guam is the primary destination for emigrants
Guam attracts 64% of all emigrants from 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 Marshall Islands