MigrantoMicronesian Diaspora
13.6K Micronesians live abroad — 12% of the population of Micronesia
Micronesian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 98% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 11767 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1132 |
| Palau | 421 |
| Marshall Islands | 247 |
| Guinea | 1 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Micronesian diaspora in numbers
Most Micronesians abroad live in Guam
87% of the diaspora lives in Guam, while the next country accounts for just 8%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 60% to 87%, and today that country is Guam.
1 in 8 people born in Micronesia lives abroad
13.6K people born in Micronesia now live in other countries — 12.0% of a population of 113.2K.
Micronesian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4940 |
| 1995 | 7116 |
| 2000 | 9334 |
| 2005 | 11237 |
| 2010 | 12464 |
| 2015 | 12401 |
| 2020 | 13033 |
| 2024 | 13568 |
Largest communities over time
Micronesians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Guam | Northern Mariana Islands | Palau | Marshall Islands | Guinea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2962 | 1720 | 166 | 92 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4962 | 1760 | 282 | 112 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6961 | 1908 | 326 | 139 | 0 |
| 2005 | 8753 | 1841 | 465 | 178 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10545 | 1245 | 445 | 228 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10639 | 1115 | 400 | 242 | 3 |
| 2020 | 11251 | 1124 | 411 | 246 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11767 | 1132 | 421 | 247 | 1 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Micronesians in each country has changed since the selected year
Micronesians among immigrants in other countries
Where Micronesians 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 Micronesians live outside Micronesia?
Around 13.6K Micronesians live abroad, the world's #187 largest diaspora.
Where do most Micronesians abroad live?
Most Micronesians live in Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau — these three countries account for about 98% of all Micronesians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Micronesian population outside Micronesia?
Guam is home to the largest Micronesian community abroad — 11.8K people, about 87% of all Micronesians living abroad.
What share of the population of Micronesia lives abroad?
About 12% of the population of Micronesia lives abroad — that's 13.6K out of a total population of 113.2K.
Is the Micronesian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Micronesians living abroad has grown from 12.4K to 13.6K, about 9%.
Where does the data on the Micronesian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Micronesia who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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