MigrantoNorthern Mariana Islands Diaspora
2.8K Northern Mariana Islands live abroad — the #208 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 2449 |
| Palau | 253 |
| Micronesia | 77 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Northern Mariana Islands.
Guam is the primary destination for emigrants
Guam attracts 88% of all emigrants from the Northern Mariana Islands, while the second-largest destination receives just 9%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 16 residents of the Northern Mariana Islands has emigrated — 2.8K out of 44.3K, representing 6.3% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2229 |
| 1995 | 2359 |
| 2000 | 2480 |
| 2005 | 2549 |
| 2010 | 2542 |
| 2015 | 2532 |
| 2020 | 2664 |
| 2024 | 2779 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Northern Mariana Islands as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the Northern Mariana Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Northern Mariana Islands move to?
Most Northern Mariana Islands have moved to Guam, Palau and Micronesia — these three countries account for about 100% of all Northern Mariana Islands living abroad.
How many Northern Mariana Islands live abroad?
Around 2.8K Northern Mariana Islands live abroad, making it the #208-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from the Northern Mariana Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Northern Mariana Islands has grown from 2.5K to 2.8K people, a growth of about 10%.
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