MigrantoImmigrants in the Marshall Islands
2.9K foreign-born residents — the #214 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| USA | 1446 |
| Philippines | 543 |
| China | 319 |
| Kiribati | 276 |
| Micronesia | 247 |
| Fiji | 117 |
By region of origin
North America is the leading region of origin at 49%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Marshall Islands.
USA is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
USA accounts for 49% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 18%.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 62% to 49%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Asia has shifted from 15.7% to 29.2% since 1990.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 13 residents of the Marshall Islands is foreign-born — 2.9K out of 37.5K, representing 7.9% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1022 |
| 1995 | 1305 |
| 2000 | 1684 |
| 2005 | 2148 |
| 2010 | 2749 |
| 2015 | 2924 |
| 2020 | 2938 |
| 2024 | 2948 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | USA | Philippines | China | Kiribati | Micronesia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 633 | 120 | 40 | 94 | 92 |
| 1995 | 716 | 209 | 89 | 123 | 112 |
| 2000 | 856 | 311 | 153 | 158 | 139 |
| 2005 | 1053 | 398 | 231 | 202 | 178 |
| 2010 | 1346 | 509 | 296 | 259 | 228 |
| 2015 | 1430 | 541 | 318 | 275 | 242 |
| 2020 | 1441 | 541 | 318 | 275 | 246 |
| 2024 | 1446 | 543 | 319 | 276 | 247 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Marshall Islands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in the Marshall Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in the Marshall Islands?
Around 2.9K foreign-born residents live in the Marshall Islands, making it the #214-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the Marshall Islands come from?
Most immigrants in the Marshall Islands come from USA, Philippines and China — these three countries account for about 78% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of the Marshall Islands are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of the Marshall Islands — that's 2.9K out of a total population of 37.5K.
How has immigration to the Marshall Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Marshall Islands has changed from 2.9K to 2.9K people, a change of about 1%.
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