MigrantoKittitian Diaspora
13.9K Kittitians live abroad — 30% of the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Kittitian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 72% of the diaspora
| 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 region
100% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Kittitian diaspora in numbers
Most Kittitians abroad live in the US Virgin Islands
51% of the diaspora lives in the US Virgin Islands, while the next country accounts for just 13%.
1 in 3 people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis lives abroad
13.9K people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis now live in other countries — 29.6% of a population of 46.8K.
The map of the diaspora has changed since 1990
3 countries have entered the top 20 since 1990: Barbados, Denmark, Norway. Barbados climbed from outside the top 20 to #11.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 59% to 51%.
Kittitian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 9854 |
| 1995 | 10825 |
| 2000 | 11826 |
| 2005 | 12011 |
| 2010 | 11543 |
| 2015 | 12179 |
| 2020 | 13154 |
| 2024 | 13872 |
Largest communities over time
Kittitians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Kittitians in each country has changed since the selected year
Kittitians among immigrants in other countries
Where Kittitians 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 Kittitians live outside Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Around 13.9K Kittitians live abroad, the world's #186 largest diaspora.
Where do most Kittitians abroad live?
Most Kittitians live in US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and Peru — these three countries account for about 72% of all Kittitians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Kittitian population outside Saint Kitts and Nevis?
US Virgin Islands is home to the largest Kittitian community abroad — 7.1K people, about 51% of all Kittitians living abroad.
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.
Is the Kittitian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Kittitians living abroad has grown from 12.2K to 13.9K, about 14%.
Where does the data on the Kittitian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Saint Kitts and Nevis who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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