MigrantoImmigrants in Guam
81.4K foreigners live in Guam — 49% of the country's population
Immigrants in Guam by country
The 3 largest groups make up 79% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 32415 |
| USA | 20469 |
| Micronesia | 11767 |
| Puerto Rico | 4367 |
| South Korea | 2996 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 2449 |
| China | 2379 |
| Japan | 2321 |
| Palau | 1601 |
| Vietnam | 390 |
| Marshall Islands | 257 |
By region of origin
50% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in Guam in numbers
88% of all emigrants from the Northern Mariana Islands live in Guam
No other country has more people born in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Immigration drives population growth
49% of the population growth of Guam since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 2 residents of Guam was born abroad
81.4K of 167.8K residents were born abroad — 48.5% of the population.
Filipinos are the largest group by a wide margin
40% of all immigrants were born in the Philippines, while the next group accounts for just 14%.
1 in 10 people born in Micronesia lives in Guam
11.8K people born in Micronesia live in Guam — 10.4% of the population of Micronesia.
The share of immigrants from North America has declined since 1990
41.7% of immigrants came from North America in 1990, compared with 25.1% today.
Immigrant population in Guam over time
Foreigners living in Guam, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 67120 |
| 1995 | 69255 |
| 2000 | 71382 |
| 2005 | 72168 |
| 2010 | 72950 |
| 2015 | 73602 |
| 2020 | 77844 |
| 2024 | 81411 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Guam, by year
| Year | Filipinos | Americans | Micronesians | Puerto Ricans | South Koreans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24527 | 27990 | 2962 | 194 | 3582 |
| 1995 | 28576 | 23543 | 4962 | 194 | 3411 |
| 2000 | 32625 | 19095 | 6961 | 193 | 3240 |
| 2005 | 30827 | 18719 | 8753 | 2054 | 2964 |
| 2010 | 29028 | 18343 | 10545 | 3915 | 2687 |
| 2015 | 29289 | 18508 | 10639 | 3950 | 2711 |
| 2020 | 30994 | 19572 | 11251 | 4176 | 2865 |
| 2024 | 32415 | 20469 | 11767 | 4367 | 2996 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Guam
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Guam
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Guam?
Around 81.4K immigrants live in Guam — the world's #140 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Guam are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 49% of the population of Guam — that's 81.4K out of a total population of 167.8K.
Where do most immigrants in Guam come from?
Most immigrants in Guam come from Philippines, USA and Micronesia — these three countries account for about 79% of all immigrants.
How many Filipinos live in Guam?
Around 32.4K Filipinos live in Guam — about 40% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Guam growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Guam has grown from 73.6K to 81.4K, about 11%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Guam come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Guam. Their children born in Guam are not included.
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