MigrantoMontserrat Diaspora
3.3K Montserrat live abroad — 0% of the population of Montserrat
Montserrat diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 74% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 1233 |
| US Virgin Islands | 779 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 458 |
| Anguilla | 307 |
| British Virgin Islands | 269 |
| Dominica | 167 |
| Greece | 83 |
| Saint Lucia | 26 |
| Grenada | 10 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
By region
97% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Montserrat diaspora in numbers
Most Montserrat abroad live in Antigua and Barbuda
37% of the diaspora lives in Antigua and Barbuda, while the next country accounts for just 23%.
Montserrat diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2006 |
| 1995 | 2272 |
| 2000 | 2575 |
| 2005 | 2791 |
| 2010 | 2993 |
| 2015 | 3134 |
| 2020 | 3239 |
| 2024 | 3341 |
Largest communities over time
Montserrat living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Antigua and Barbuda | US Virgin Islands | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Anguilla | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 844 | 649 | 186 | 135 | 108 |
| 1995 | 890 | 728 | 246 | 174 | 127 |
| 2000 | 935 | 810 | 339 | 213 | 146 |
| 2005 | 1003 | 794 | 386 | 245 | 167 |
| 2010 | 1070 | 780 | 418 | 266 | 188 |
| 2015 | 1138 | 780 | 430 | 285 | 215 |
| 2020 | 1189 | 779 | 445 | 296 | 243 |
| 2024 | 1233 | 779 | 458 | 307 | 269 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Montserrat in each country has changed since the selected year
Montserrat among immigrants in other countries
Where Montserrat 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 Montserrat live outside Montserrat?
Around 3.3K Montserrat live abroad, the world's #207 largest diaspora.
Where do most Montserrat abroad live?
Most Montserrat live in Antigua and Barbuda, US Virgin Islands and Saint Kitts and Nevis — these three countries account for about 74% of all Montserrat living abroad.
Which country has the largest Montserrat population outside Montserrat?
Antigua and Barbuda is home to the largest Montserrat community abroad — 1.2K people, about 37% of all Montserrat living abroad.
Is the Montserrat diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Montserrat living abroad has grown from 3.1K to 3.3K, about 7%.
Where does the data on the Montserrat diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Montserrat who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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