MigrantoPalauan Diaspora
2.7K Palauans live abroad — 15% of the population of Palau
Palauan diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 92% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Guam | 1601 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 572 |
| Micronesia | 292 |
| Greece | 201 |
| Guinea | 7 |
| Norway | 1 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Latvia | 0 |
By region
92% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Palauan diaspora in numbers
Most Palauans abroad live in Guam
60% of the diaspora lives in Guam, while the next country accounts for just 21%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 45% to 60%, and today that country is Guam.
1 in 7 people born in Palau lives abroad
2.7K people born in Palau now live in other countries — 15.1% of a population of 17.7K.
Palauan diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2951 |
| 1995 | 2835 |
| 2000 | 2804 |
| 2005 | 2816 |
| 2010 | 2554 |
| 2015 | 2490 |
| 2020 | 2582 |
| 2024 | 2674 |
Largest communities over time
Palauans living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Palauans in each country has changed since the selected year
Palauans among immigrants in other countries
Where Palauans 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 Palauans live outside Palau?
Around 2.7K Palauans live abroad, the world's #210 largest diaspora.
Where do most Palauans abroad live?
Most Palauans live in Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Micronesia — these three countries account for about 92% of all Palauans living abroad.
Which country has the largest Palauan population outside Palau?
Guam is home to the largest Palauan community abroad — 1.6K people, about 60% of all Palauans living abroad.
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.
Is the Palauan diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Palauans living abroad has grown from 2.5K to 2.7K, about 7%.
Where does the data on the Palauan diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Palau who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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