MigrantoKittitian Diaspora
13.9K Kittitians live abroad — the #186 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 72% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| US Virgin Islands | 7107 |
| British Virgin Islands | 1741 |
| Peru | 1159 |
| Sint Maarten | 1149 |
| Anguilla | 975 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 515 |
| Curaçao | 294 |
| Chile | 207 |
| Dominican Republic | 153 |
| Montserrat | 121 |
| Barbados | 110 |
| Jamaica | 99 |
| Dominica | 64 |
| Australia | 50 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 38 |
| Bahamas | 37 |
| Saint Lucia | 32 |
| Grenada | 15 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Norway | 2 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Hungary | 0 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Saint Kitts and Nevis.
US Virgin Islands is the primary destination for emigrants
US Virgin Islands attracts 51% of all emigrants from Saint Kitts and Nevis, while the second-largest destination receives just 13%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 3 residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis has emigrated — 13.9K out of 46.8K, representing 29.6% of the population.
Top emigration destinations have shifted significantly since 1990
3 new countries have entered the top 20 destinations: Barbados, Denmark, Norway — Barbados rose from outside the top 20 to rank #11.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 59% to 51%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 9854 |
| 1995 | 10825 |
| 2000 | 11826 |
| 2005 | 12011 |
| 2010 | 11543 |
| 2015 | 12179 |
| 2020 | 13154 |
| 2024 | 13872 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | US Virgin Islands | British Virgin Islands | Peru | Sint Maarten | Anguilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5828 | 1555 | 12 | 911 | 426 |
| 1995 | 6435 | 1828 | 12 | 911 | 549 |
| 2000 | 7054 | 2100 | 12 | 911 | 672 |
| 2005 | 7074 | 2405 | 13 | 500 | 774 |
| 2010 | 7096 | 1214 | 53 | 1001 | 843 |
| 2015 | 7100 | 1388 | 301 | 1042 | 903 |
| 2020 | 7103 | 1574 | 836 | 1099 | 942 |
| 2024 | 7107 | 1741 | 1159 | 1149 | 975 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Saint Kitts and Nevis as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Saint Kitts and Nevis
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Kittitians move to?
Most Kittitians have moved to US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Peru — these three countries account for about 72% of all Kittitians living abroad.
How many Kittitians live abroad?
Around 13.9K Kittitians live abroad, making it the #186-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis lives abroad?
About 30% of the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis lives abroad — that's 13.9K out of a total population of 46.8K.
How has emigration from Saint Kitts and Nevis changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Saint Kitts and Nevis has grown from 12.2K to 13.9K people, a growth of about 14%.
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