MigrantoImmigrants in Kiribati
2.8K foreigners live in Kiribati — 2% of the country's population
Immigrants in Kiribati by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
98% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Kiribati in numbers
67% of all emigrants from Nauru live in Kiribati
No other country has more people born in Nauru.
Nauruans are the largest group by a wide margin
61% of all immigrants were born in Nauru, while the next group accounts for just 20%.
1 in 7 people born in Nauru lives in Kiribati
1.7K people born in Nauru live in Kiribati — 14.02% of the population of Nauru.
Immigrant population in Kiribati over time
Foreigners living in Kiribati, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1691 |
| 1995 | 1746 |
| 2000 | 1804 |
| 2005 | 2104 |
| 2010 | 2407 |
| 2015 | 2444 |
| 2020 | 2619 |
| 2024 | 2766 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Kiribati, by year
| Year | Nauruans | Fijians | Tuvaluans | Australians | New Zealanders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Kiribati
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Kiribati
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Kiribati?
Around 2.8K immigrants live in Kiribati — the world's #215 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Nauruans live in Kiribati?
Around 1.7K Nauruans live in Kiribati — about 61% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Kiribati growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Kiribati has grown from 2.4K to 2.8K, about 13%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Kiribati come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Kiribati. Their children born in Kiribati are not included.
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