MigrantoImmigrants in Guam
81.4K foreign-born residents — the #140 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Asia is the leading region of origin at 50%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Guam.
Guam is a primary destination for emigrants from the Northern Mariana Islands
Guam attracts 88% of all emigrants from the Northern Mariana Islands, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
49% of the population growth of Guam since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 2 residents of Guam is foreign-born — 81.4K out of 167.8K, representing 48.5% of the population.
Philippines is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Philippines accounts for 40% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 14%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 67120 |
| 1995 | 69255 |
| 2000 | 71382 |
| 2005 | 72168 |
| 2010 | 72950 |
| 2015 | 73602 |
| 2020 | 77844 |
| 2024 | 81411 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Philippines | USA | Micronesia | Puerto Rico | South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Guam as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Guam
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Guam?
Around 81.4K foreign-born residents live in Guam, making it the #140-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Guam changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Guam has grown from 73.6K to 81.4K people, a growth of about 11%.
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