MigrantoImmigrants in Kiribati
2.8K foreign-born residents — the #215 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 93% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Nauru | 1675 |
| Fiji | 561 |
| Tuvalu | 329 |
| Australia | 91 |
| New Zealand | 59 |
| USA | 44 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Kiribati.
Kiribati is a primary destination for emigrants from Nauru
Kiribati attracts 67% of all emigrants from Nauru, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Nauru is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Nauru accounts for 61% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 20%.
A significant share of the population of Nauru has settled here
More than 1 in 7 people from Nauru now live in Kiribati — 1.7K people, representing 14.02% of the population of Nauru.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1691 |
| 1995 | 1746 |
| 2000 | 1804 |
| 2005 | 2104 |
| 2010 | 2407 |
| 2015 | 2444 |
| 2020 | 2619 |
| 2024 | 2766 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Nauru | Fiji | Tuvalu | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 921 | 221 | 377 | 64 | 42 |
| 1995 | 988 | 248 | 339 | 75 | 38 |
| 2000 | 1055 | 275 | 302 | 86 | 35 |
| 2005 | 1250 | 382 | 295 | 83 | 44 |
| 2010 | 1446 | 489 | 288 | 81 | 54 |
| 2015 | 1471 | 497 | 292 | 82 | 54 |
| 2020 | 1586 | 531 | 311 | 86 | 56 |
| 2024 | 1675 | 561 | 329 | 91 | 59 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Kiribati as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Kiribati
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Kiribati?
Around 2.8K foreign-born residents live in Kiribati, making it the #215-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Kiribati come from?
Most immigrants in Kiribati come from Nauru, Fiji and Tuvalu — these three countries account for about 93% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Kiribati are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Kiribati — that's 2.8K out of a total population of 134.5K.
How has immigration to Kiribati changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Kiribati has grown from 2.4K to 2.8K people, a growth of about 13%.
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