MigrantoVatican Diaspora
313 Vatican citizens live abroad — the #230 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Chile | 311 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Latin America is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Vatican City.
Chile is the primary destination for emigrants
Chile attracts 99% of all emigrants from Vatican City, while the second-largest destination receives just 1%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 91% to 99%, with Chile increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2005 | 52 |
| 2010 | 74 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2020 | 284 |
| 2024 | 313 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Chile | Slovakia | Bulgaria | Denmark | Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 122 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 282 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 311 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Vatican citizens move to?
Most Vatican citizens have moved to Chile, Slovakia and Bulgaria — these three countries account for about 100% of all Vatican citizens living abroad.
How many Vatican citizens live abroad?
Around 313 Vatican citizens live abroad, making it the #230-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Vatican City changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Vatican City has grown from 128 to 313 people, a growth of about 145%.
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