MigrantoPuerto Rican Diaspora
1.9M Puerto Ricans live abroad — the #41 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 99% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 1924799 |
| Dominican Republic | 5156 |
| Guam | 4367 |
| US Virgin Islands | 4069 |
| Haiti | 1582 |
| Mexico | 1461 |
| Panama | 1320 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 925 |
| British Virgin Islands | 673 |
| Colombia | 606 |
| Peru | 527 |
| Costa Rica | 514 |
| Chile | 453 |
| Argentina | 389 |
| Venezuela | 375 |
| Australia | 220 |
| Ecuador | 173 |
| Honduras | 133 |
| Guatemala | 118 |
| El Salvador | 63 |
| Nicaragua | 61 |
| Cayman Islands | 58 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 56 |
| Bolivia | 46 |
| Sint Maarten | 26 |
| Curaçao | 24 |
| Dominica | 15 |
| Cuba | 7 |
| Saint Lucia | 6 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
North America is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Puerto Rico.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 2 residents of Puerto Rico has emigrated — 1.9M out of 3.2M, representing 60.8% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 922587 |
| 1995 | 1043769 |
| 2000 | 1181295 |
| 2005 | 1357565 |
| 2010 | 1554887 |
| 2015 | 1708615 |
| 2020 | 1886872 |
| 2024 | 1948223 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | USA | Dominican Republic | Guam | US Virgin Islands | Haiti |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 902791 | 8767 | 194 | 3974 | 1546 |
| 1995 | 1022698 | 9738 | 194 | 4141 | 1468 |
| 2000 | 1158532 | 10708 | 193 | 4316 | 1394 |
| 2005 | 1335675 | 8253 | 2054 | 4190 | 1324 |
| 2010 | 1533366 | 5789 | 3915 | 4065 | 1390 |
| 2015 | 1687821 | 4578 | 3950 | 4067 | 1459 |
| 2020 | 1864991 | 4780 | 4176 | 4067 | 1526 |
| 2024 | 1924799 | 5156 | 4367 | 4069 | 1582 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Puerto Rico as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Puerto Rico
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Puerto Ricans move to?
Most Puerto Ricans have moved to USA, Dominican Republic and Guam — these three countries account for about 99% of all Puerto Ricans living abroad.
How many Puerto Ricans live abroad?
Around 1.9M Puerto Ricans live abroad, making it the #41-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Puerto Rico lives abroad?
About 61% of the population of Puerto Rico lives abroad — that's 1.9M out of a total population of 3.2M.
How has emigration from Puerto Rico changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Puerto Rico has grown from 1.7M to 1.9M people, a growth of about 14%.
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