MigrantoVincentian Diaspora
35.3K Vincentians live abroad — the #171 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 80% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Canada | 14817 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 10277 |
| Barbados | 3177 |
| British Virgin Islands | 2824 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 994 |
| US Virgin Islands | 517 |
| Curaçao | 474 |
| Grenada | 405 |
| Guyana | 375 |
| Saint Lucia | 304 |
| Jamaica | 230 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 178 |
| Aruba | 173 |
| Dominica | 128 |
| Venezuela | 108 |
| Sint Maarten | 76 |
| Australia | 57 |
| Bahamas | 43 |
| Cayman Islands | 37 |
| Montserrat | 28 |
| Guinea | 26 |
| Denmark | 4 |
| Norway | 4 |
| Greece | 4 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| Finland | 1 |
| Luxembourg | 1 |
| Costa Rica | 1 |
| Iceland | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 58%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Canada is the primary destination for emigrants
Canada attracts 42% of all emigrants from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while the second-largest destination receives just 29%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 3 residents of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has emigrated — 35.3K out of 100.6K, representing 35.0% of the population.
The share of emigrants going to North America has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to North America has shifted from 18.3% to 42% since 1990.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 15% from 30.6K to 35.3K, 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 | 23344 |
| 1995 | 24675 |
| 2000 | 25484 |
| 2005 | 26574 |
| 2010 | 26840 |
| 2015 | 29222 |
| 2020 | 30568 |
| 2024 | 35264 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Canada | Trinidad and Tobago | Barbados | British Virgin Islands | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4263 | 11629 | 3676 | 1046 | 478 |
| 1995 | 5793 | 10556 | 4014 | 1230 | 616 |
| 2000 | 7829 | 8384 | 4350 | 1414 | 754 |
| 2005 | 8721 | 8998 | 3648 | 1619 | 809 |
| 2010 | 12168 | 6207 | 2964 | 1968 | 863 |
| 2015 | 13757 | 6430 | 3114 | 2251 | 918 |
| 2020 | 13930 | 7141 | 3148 | 2553 | 959 |
| 2024 | 14817 | 10277 | 3177 | 2824 | 994 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Vincentians move to?
Most Vincentians have moved to Canada, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados — these three countries account for about 80% of all Vincentians living abroad.
How many Vincentians live abroad?
Around 35.3K Vincentians live abroad, making it the #171-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lives abroad?
About 35% of the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines lives abroad — that's 35.3K out of a total population of 100.6K.
How has emigration from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has grown from 29.2K to 35.3K people, a growth of about 21%.
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