MigrantoUS Virgin Islands Diaspora
4K US Virgin Islands live abroad — the #204 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 52% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Antigua and Barbuda | 770 |
| Grenada | 670 |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | 653 |
| Mali | 606 |
| Anguilla | 437 |
| Colombia | 276 |
| Puerto Rico | 231 |
| Dominican Republic | 91 |
| Saint Lucia | 86 |
| Cape Verde | 76 |
| Sint Maarten | 76 |
| Curaçao | 45 |
| Tajikistan | 20 |
| Costa Rica | 10 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 83%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the US Virgin Islands.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 40% to 19%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Africa has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Africa has shifted from 0.9% to 16.9% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2348 |
| 1995 | 3012 |
| 2000 | 3728 |
| 2005 | 3474 |
| 2010 | 3555 |
| 2015 | 3795 |
| 2020 | 3840 |
| 2024 | 4047 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Antigua and Barbuda | Grenada | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Mali | Anguilla |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 295 | 7 | 265 | 0 | 192 |
| 1995 | 440 | 321 | 350 | 0 | 247 |
| 2000 | 584 | 635 | 483 | 0 | 302 |
| 2005 | 627 | 665 | 550 | 0 | 348 |
| 2010 | 669 | 696 | 596 | 375 | 379 |
| 2015 | 711 | 704 | 613 | 461 | 406 |
| 2020 | 743 | 658 | 634 | 540 | 422 |
| 2024 | 770 | 670 | 653 | 606 | 437 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
US Virgin Islands as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from the US Virgin Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do US Virgin Islands move to?
Most US Virgin Islands have moved to Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Saint Kitts and Nevis — these three countries account for about 52% of all US Virgin Islands living abroad.
How many US Virgin Islands live abroad?
Around 4K US Virgin Islands live abroad, making it the #204-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the US Virgin Islands lives abroad?
About 4% of the population of the US Virgin Islands lives abroad — that's 4K out of a total population of 104.4K.
How has emigration from the US Virgin Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the US Virgin Islands has grown from 3.8K to 4K people, a growth of about 7%.
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