Who moves to Marshall Islands
2.9K people have chosen Marshall Islands for relocation — #214 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Marshall Islands? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United States | 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 Marshall Islands.
United States is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
United States 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 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 | United States | 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 Marshall Islands