MigrantoNorthern Mariana Islands Diaspora
2.8K Northern Mariana Islands live abroad — 6% of the population of the Northern Mariana Islands
Northern Mariana Islands diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 2449 |
| Palau | 253 |
| Micronesia | 77 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Northern Mariana Islands diaspora in numbers
Most Northern Mariana Islands abroad live in Guam
88% of the diaspora lives in Guam, while the next country accounts for just 9%.
1 in 16 people born in the Northern Mariana Islands lives abroad
2.8K people born in the Northern Mariana Islands now live in other countries — 6.3% of a population of 44.3K.
Northern Mariana Islands diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2229 |
| 1995 | 2359 |
| 2000 | 2480 |
| 2005 | 2549 |
| 2010 | 2542 |
| 2015 | 2532 |
| 2020 | 2664 |
| 2024 | 2779 |
Largest communities over time
Northern Mariana Islands living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Guam | Palau | Micronesia | Greece |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2019 | 93 | 103 | 14 |
| 1995 | 2098 | 159 | 93 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2176 | 214 | 86 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2187 | 280 | 80 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2197 | 268 | 77 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2216 | 241 | 75 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2342 | 247 | 75 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2449 | 253 | 77 | 0 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Northern Mariana Islands in each country has changed since the selected year
Northern Mariana Islands among immigrants in other countries
Where Northern Mariana Islands 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 Northern Mariana Islands live outside Northern Mariana Islands?
Around 2.8K Northern Mariana Islands live abroad, the world's #208 largest diaspora.
Where do most Northern Mariana Islands abroad live?
Most Northern Mariana Islands live in Guam, Palau and Micronesia — these three countries account for about 100% of all Northern Mariana Islands living abroad.
Which country has the largest Northern Mariana Islands population outside Northern Mariana Islands?
Guam is home to the largest Northern Mariana Islands community abroad — 2.4K people, about 88% of all Northern Mariana Islands living abroad.
What share of the population of the Northern Mariana Islands lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of the Northern Mariana Islands lives abroad — that's 2.8K out of a total population of 44.3K.
Is the Northern Mariana Islands diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Northern Mariana Islands living abroad has grown from 2.5K to 2.8K, about 10%.
Where does the data on the Northern Mariana Islands diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Northern Mariana Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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