MigrantoSint Maarten Diaspora
2.5K Sint Maarten live abroad — the #213 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 86% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Aruba | 1075 |
| Curaçao | 813 |
| Venezuela | 229 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 119 |
| US Virgin Islands | 97 |
| Bolivia | 59 |
| Saint Lucia | 49 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 23 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Sint Maarten.
Aruba is the primary destination for emigrants
Aruba attracts 44% of all emigrants from Sint Maarten, while the second-largest destination receives just 33%.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 27% from 1.9K to 2.5K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 18 residents of Sint Maarten has emigrated — 2.5K out of 43.4K, representing 5.7% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1108 |
| 1995 | 1320 |
| 2000 | 1594 |
| 2005 | 1655 |
| 2010 | 1698 |
| 2015 | 1793 |
| 2020 | 1945 |
| 2024 | 2464 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Aruba | Curaçao | Venezuela | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | US Virgin Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 125 | 514 | 226 | 87 | 83 |
| 1995 | 313 | 514 | 224 | 90 | 93 |
| 2000 | 500 | 514 | 218 | 98 | 104 |
| 2005 | 589 | 514 | 230 | 100 | 101 |
| 2010 | 667 | 461 | 244 | 105 | 99 |
| 2015 | 701 | 499 | 256 | 112 | 99 |
| 2020 | 784 | 581 | 240 | 117 | 97 |
| 2024 | 1075 | 813 | 229 | 119 | 97 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Sint Maarten as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Sint Maarten
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Sint Maarten move to?
Most Sint Maarten have moved to Aruba, Curaçao and Venezuela — these three countries account for about 86% of all Sint Maarten living abroad.
How many Sint Maarten live abroad?
Around 2.5K Sint Maarten live abroad, making it the #213-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Sint Maarten lives abroad?
About 6% of the population of Sint Maarten lives abroad — that's 2.5K out of a total population of 43.4K.
How has emigration from Sint Maarten changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Sint Maarten has grown from 1.8K to 2.5K people, a growth of about 37%.
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