Net migration in Caribbean small states
Caribbean small states: Net migration was -5,294 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Caribbean small states, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Caribbean small states recorded -5,294 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 7.3% on the previous year and up 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Caribbean small states peaked at 64,330 in 2018 and was at its lowest, -48,100, in 1983.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -22,508 | -25,030 | -19,498 | 10 |
| 1970s | -40,719 | -45,475 | -27,501 | 10 |
| 1980s | -45,074 | -48,100 | -42,602 | 10 |
| 1990s | -27,952 | -46,122 | -19,769 | 10 |
| 2000s | -16,136 | -20,051 | -12,372 | 10 |
| 2010s | -4,862 | -40,925 | 64,330 | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,837 | -5,294 | 3,618 | 6 |
More financial sector data for Caribbean small states
- Total reserves in months of imports 3.57 (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 32.7% (2025)
- Broad money 53.5% (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 32.7% (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector 34.4% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 11.5% (2025)
- Total reserves 32.4% (2024)
- Interest rate spread 5.4% (2025)
- Bank liquid reserves to bank assets ratio 13.3% (2025)
- Commercial bank branches 10.49 per 100,000 adults (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Caribbean small states?
- Net migration in Caribbean small states was -5,294 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Caribbean small states?
- The highest recorded value was 64,330 in 2018.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Caribbean small states?
- The lowest recorded value was -48,100 in 1983.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Caribbean small states?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Caribbean small states data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.