MigrantoSaint Helena Diaspora
591 Saint Helena live abroad — 0% of the population of Saint Helena
Saint Helena diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Falkland Islands | 479 |
| Dominican Republic | 108 |
| Norway | 3 |
| Greece | 1 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 |
By region
99% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Saint Helena diaspora in numbers
Most Saint Helena abroad live in the Falkland Islands
81% of the diaspora lives in the Falkland Islands, while the next country accounts for just 18%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 62% to 81%, and today that country is Falkland Islands.
The share of the diaspora living in Latin America has grown since 1990
82.2% of the diaspora lived in Latin America in 1990, compared with 99.3% today.
The diaspora has grown 17% since 2020
The number of Saint Helena living abroad rose from 506 to 591 in four years.
Saint Helena diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 152 |
| 1995 | 157 |
| 2000 | 262 |
| 2005 | 267 |
| 2010 | 396 |
| 2015 | 428 |
| 2020 | 506 |
| 2024 | 591 |
Largest communities over time
Saint Helena living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Saint Helena in each country has changed since the selected year
Saint Helena among immigrants in other countries
Where Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena live outside Saint Helena?
Around 591 Saint Helena live abroad, the world's #226 largest diaspora.
Where do most Saint Helena abroad live?
Most Saint Helena live in Falkland Islands, Dominican Republic and Norway — these three countries account for about 100% of all Saint Helena living abroad.
Which country has the largest Saint Helena population outside Saint Helena?
Falkland Islands is home to the largest Saint Helena community abroad — 479 people, about 81% of all Saint Helena living abroad.
Is the Saint Helena diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Saint Helena living abroad has grown from 428 to 591, about 38%.
Where does the data on the Saint Helena diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Saint Helena who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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