MigrantoSint Maarten Diaspora
2.5K Sint Maarten live abroad — 6% of the population of Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 86% of the diaspora
| 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 region
100% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The Sint Maarten diaspora in numbers
Most Sint Maarten abroad live in Aruba
44% of the diaspora lives in Aruba, while the next country accounts for just 33%.
The diaspora has grown 27% since 2020
The number of Sint Maarten living abroad rose from 1.9K to 2.5K in four years.
1 in 18 people born in Sint Maarten lives abroad
2.5K people born in Sint Maarten now live in other countries — 5.7% of a population of 43.4K.
Sint Maarten diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1108 |
| 1995 | 1320 |
| 2000 | 1594 |
| 2005 | 1655 |
| 2010 | 1698 |
| 2015 | 1793 |
| 2020 | 1945 |
| 2024 | 2464 |
Largest communities over time
Sint Maarten living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Sint Maarten in each country has changed since the selected year
Sint Maarten among immigrants in other countries
Where Sint Maarten 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 Sint Maarten live outside Sint Maarten?
Around 2.5K Sint Maarten live abroad, the world's #213 largest diaspora.
Where do most Sint Maarten abroad live?
Most Sint Maarten live in Aruba, Curaçao and Venezuela — these three countries account for about 86% of all Sint Maarten living abroad.
Which country has the largest Sint Maarten population outside Sint Maarten?
Aruba is home to the largest Sint Maarten community abroad — 1.1K people, about 44% of all Sint Maarten living abroad.
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.
Is the Sint Maarten diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Sint Maarten living abroad has grown from 1.8K to 2.5K, about 37%.
Where does the data on the Sint Maarten diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Sint Maarten who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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