MigrantoMicronesian Diaspora
13.6K Micronesians live abroad — the #187 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 98% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 11767 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1132 |
| Palau | 421 |
| Marshall Islands | 247 |
| Guinea | 1 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Micronesia.
Guam is the primary destination for emigrants
Guam attracts 87% of all emigrants from Micronesia, while the second-largest destination receives just 8%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 60% to 87%, with Guam increasingly the primary choice.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 8 residents of Micronesia has emigrated — 13.6K out of 113.2K, representing 12.0% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4940 |
| 1995 | 7116 |
| 2000 | 9334 |
| 2005 | 11237 |
| 2010 | 12464 |
| 2015 | 12401 |
| 2020 | 13033 |
| 2024 | 13568 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Micronesia as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Micronesia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Micronesians move to?
Most Micronesians have moved to Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau — these three countries account for about 98% of all Micronesians living abroad.
How many Micronesians live abroad?
Around 13.6K Micronesians live abroad, making it the #187-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Micronesia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Micronesia has grown from 12.4K to 13.6K people, a growth of about 9%.
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