Where Martinique move
12.9K Martinique live abroad — #189 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from Martinique? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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