MigrantoPalauan Diaspora
2.7K Palauans live abroad — the #210 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 92% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 1601 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 572 |
| Micronesia | 292 |
| Greece | 201 |
| Guinea | 7 |
| Norway | 1 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 92%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Palau.
Guam is the primary destination for emigrants
Guam attracts 60% of all emigrants from Palau, while the second-largest destination receives just 21%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 45% to 60%, with Guam increasingly the primary choice.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 7 residents of Palau has emigrated — 2.7K out of 17.7K, representing 15.1% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2951 |
| 1995 | 2835 |
| 2000 | 2804 |
| 2005 | 2816 |
| 2010 | 2554 |
| 2015 | 2490 |
| 2020 | 2582 |
| 2024 | 2674 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Guam | Northern Mariana Islands | Micronesia | Greece | Guinea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1232 | 1332 | 378 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1284 | 1198 | 342 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1335 | 1138 | 318 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1386 | 1032 | 296 | 102 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1437 | 630 | 285 | 199 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1449 | 564 | 280 | 186 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1531 | 568 | 286 | 189 | 7 |
| 2024 | 1601 | 572 | 292 | 201 | 7 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Palau as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Palau
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Palauans move to?
Most Palauans have moved to Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia — these three countries account for about 92% of all Palauans living abroad.
How many Palauans live abroad?
Around 2.7K Palauans live abroad, making it the #210-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Palau lives abroad?
About 15% of the population of Palau lives abroad — that's 2.7K out of a total population of 17.7K.
How has emigration from Palau changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Palau has grown from 2.5K to 2.7K people, a growth of about 7%.
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