MigrantoSaint Helena Diaspora
591 Saint Helena live abroad — the #226 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Falkland Islands | 479 |
| Dominican Republic | 108 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Greece | 1 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Saint Helena.
Falkland Islands is the primary destination for emigrants
Falkland Islands attracts 81% of all emigrants from Saint Helena, while the second-largest destination receives just 18%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 62% to 81%, with Falkland Islands increasingly the primary choice.
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has shifted from 82.2% to 99.3% since 1990.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 17% from 506 to 591, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 152 |
| 1995 | 157 |
| 2000 | 262 |
| 2005 | 267 |
| 2010 | 396 |
| 2015 | 428 |
| 2020 | 506 |
| 2024 | 591 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Falkland Islands | Dominican Republic | Norway | Greece | Slovakia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31 | 94 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 | 32 | 105 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 133 | 115 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| 2005 | 153 | 104 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 295 | 93 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 323 | 97 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 402 | 100 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 479 | 108 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Saint Helena as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Saint Helena
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Saint Helena move to?
Most Saint Helena have moved to Falkland Islands, Dominican Republic and Norway — these three countries account for about 100% of all Saint Helena living abroad.
How many Saint Helena live abroad?
Around 591 Saint Helena live abroad, making it the #226-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Saint Helena changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Saint Helena has grown from 428 to 591 people, a growth of about 38%.
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