MigrantoMartinique Diaspora
12.9K Martinique live abroad — 0% of the population of Martinique
Martinique diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 95% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guadeloupe | 8578 |
| French Guiana | 3274 |
| South Africa | 415 |
| Saint Lucia | 264 |
| Dominica | 148 |
| Sint Maarten | 82 |
| Curaçao | 49 |
| Venezuela | 38 |
| Dominican Republic | 36 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 4 |
| Denmark | 0 |
By region
97% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Martinique diaspora in numbers
Most Martinique abroad live in Guadeloupe
67% of the diaspora lives in Guadeloupe, while the next country accounts for just 25%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 54% to 67%, and today that country is Guadeloupe.
Martinique diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10837 |
| 1995 | 12302 |
| 2000 | 13801 |
| 2005 | 13941 |
| 2010 | 14145 |
| 2015 | 12097 |
| 2020 | 12498 |
| 2024 | 12893 |
Largest communities over time
Martinique living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Guadeloupe | French Guiana | South Africa | Saint Lucia | Dominica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5803 | 4570 | 12 | 198 | 52 |
| 1995 | 6985 | 4771 | 12 | 267 | 69 |
| 2000 | 8167 | 4971 | 12 | 367 | 82 |
| 2005 | 8636 | 4685 | 14 | 345 | 101 |
| 2010 | 9104 | 4398 | 38 | 298 | 123 |
| 2015 | 8722 | 2654 | 103 | 285 | 143 |
| 2020 | 8635 | 2982 | 270 | 272 | 145 |
| 2024 | 8578 | 3274 | 415 | 264 | 148 |
Fastest-changing communities
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Martinique among immigrants in other countries
Where Martinique 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 Martinique live outside Martinique?
Around 12.9K Martinique live abroad, the world's #189 largest diaspora.
Where do most Martinique abroad live?
Most Martinique live in Guadeloupe, French Guiana and South Africa — these three countries account for about 95% of all Martinique living abroad.
Which country has the largest Martinique population outside Martinique?
Guadeloupe is home to the largest Martinique community abroad — 8.6K people, about 67% of all Martinique living abroad.
Is the Martinique diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Martinique living abroad has grown from 12.1K to 12.9K, about 7%.
Where does the data on the Martinique diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Martinique who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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