MigrantoImmigrants in the Cook Islands
4.1K foreign-born residents — the #211 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 92% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2718 |
| Fiji | 568 |
| Australia | 459 |
| French Polynesia | 138 |
| United Kingdom | 106 |
| USA | 35 |
| Netherlands | 19 |
| Papua New Guinea | 19 |
| Niue | 18 |
| Samoa | 10 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Cook Islands.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 86% to 66%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2511 |
| 1995 | 2607 |
| 2000 | 2703 |
| 2005 | 2902 |
| 2010 | 3100 |
| 2015 | 3458 |
| 2020 | 3793 |
| 2024 | 4090 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | New Zealand | Fiji | Australia | French Polynesia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2155 | 78 | 115 | 63 | 49 |
| 1995 | 2234 | 81 | 120 | 66 | 51 |
| 2000 | 2319 | 84 | 124 | 68 | 53 |
| 2005 | 2329 | 111 | 230 | 90 | 70 |
| 2010 | 2340 | 138 | 336 | 112 | 86 |
| 2015 | 2294 | 480 | 388 | 117 | 90 |
| 2020 | 2520 | 527 | 426 | 128 | 98 |
| 2024 | 2718 | 568 | 459 | 138 | 106 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Cook Islands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the Cook Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Cook Islands?
Around 4.1K foreign-born residents live in the Cook Islands, making it the #211-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the Cook Islands come from?
Most immigrants in the Cook Islands come from New Zealand, Fiji and Australia — these three countries account for about 92% of all foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to the Cook Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Cook Islands has grown from 3.5K to 4.1K people, a growth of about 18%.
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