MigrantoImmigrants in the Cook Islands
4.1K foreigners live in the Cook Islands — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Cook Islands by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
96% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Cook Islands in numbers
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 86% to 66%.
Immigrant population in the Cook Islands over time
Foreigners living in the Cook Islands, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2511 |
| 1995 | 2607 |
| 2000 | 2703 |
| 2005 | 2902 |
| 2010 | 3100 |
| 2015 | 3458 |
| 2020 | 3793 |
| 2024 | 4090 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Cook Islands, by year
| Year | New Zealanders | Fijians | Australians | French Polynesia | British |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Cook Islands
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Cook Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Cook Islands?
Around 4.1K immigrants live in the Cook Islands — the world's #211 largest immigrant population.
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 immigrants.
How many New Zealanders live in the Cook Islands?
Around 2.7K New Zealanders live in the Cook Islands — about 66% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Cook Islands growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Cook Islands has grown from 3.5K to 4.1K, about 18%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Cook Islands come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Cook Islands. Their children born in the Cook Islands are not included.
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