MigrantoUS Virgin Islands Diaspora
4K US Virgin Islands live abroad — 4% of the population of the US Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 52% of the diaspora
| 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 region
83% of the diaspora lives in Latin America
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Key facts
The US Virgin Islands diaspora in numbers
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 40% to 19%.
The share of the diaspora living in Africa has grown since 1990
0.9% of the diaspora lived in Africa in 1990, compared with 16.9% today.
US Virgin Islands diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2348 |
| 1995 | 3012 |
| 2000 | 3728 |
| 2005 | 3474 |
| 2010 | 3555 |
| 2015 | 3795 |
| 2020 | 3840 |
| 2024 | 4047 |
Largest communities over time
US Virgin Islands living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of US Virgin Islands in each country has changed since the selected year
US Virgin Islands among immigrants in other countries
Where US Virgin Islands 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 US Virgin Islands live outside US Virgin Islands?
Around 4K US Virgin Islands live abroad, the world's #204 largest diaspora.
Where do most US Virgin Islands abroad live?
Most US Virgin Islands live in Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada and Saint Kitts and Nevis — these three countries account for about 52% of all US Virgin Islands living abroad.
Which country has the largest US Virgin Islands population outside US Virgin Islands?
Antigua and Barbuda is home to the largest US Virgin Islands community abroad — 770 people, about 19% of all US Virgin Islands living abroad.
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.
Is the US Virgin Islands diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of US Virgin Islands living abroad has grown from 3.8K to 4K, about 7%.
Where does the data on the US Virgin Islands diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the US Virgin Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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