MigrantoMartinique Diaspora
12.9K Martinique live abroad — the #189 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 95% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Martinique.
Guadeloupe is the primary destination for emigrants
Guadeloupe attracts 67% of all emigrants from Martinique, while the second-largest destination receives just 25%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 54% to 67%, with Guadeloupe increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 10837 |
| 1995 | 12302 |
| 2000 | 13801 |
| 2005 | 13941 |
| 2010 | 14145 |
| 2015 | 12097 |
| 2020 | 12498 |
| 2024 | 12893 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Martinique as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Martinique
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Martinique move to?
Most Martinique have moved to Guadeloupe, French Guiana and South Africa — these three countries account for about 95% of all Martinique living abroad.
How many Martinique live abroad?
Around 12.9K Martinique live abroad, making it the #189-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Martinique changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Martinique has grown from 12.1K to 12.9K people, a growth of about 7%.
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