MigrantoImmigrants in Micronesia
984 foreign-born residents — the #225 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 61% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Palau | 292 |
| USA | 179 |
| Philippines | 130 |
| Marshall Islands | 94 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 77 |
| Japan | 48 |
| South Korea | 47 |
| Guam | 38 |
| American Samoa | 22 |
| Hong Kong | 20 |
| Samoa | 20 |
| Tonga | 17 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 57%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Micronesia.
Palau is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Palau accounts for 30% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 18%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1242 |
| 1995 | 1127 |
| 2000 | 1052 |
| 2005 | 997 |
| 2010 | 972 |
| 2015 | 960 |
| 2020 | 964 |
| 2024 | 984 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Palau | USA | Philippines | Marshall Islands | Northern Mariana Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 378 | 234 | 170 | 126 | 103 |
| 1995 | 342 | 212 | 154 | 114 | 93 |
| 2000 | 318 | 197 | 143 | 106 | 86 |
| 2005 | 296 | 183 | 133 | 98 | 80 |
| 2010 | 285 | 176 | 128 | 94 | 77 |
| 2015 | 280 | 172 | 125 | 92 | 75 |
| 2020 | 286 | 175 | 127 | 92 | 75 |
| 2024 | 292 | 179 | 130 | 94 | 77 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Micronesia as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Micronesia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Micronesia?
Around 984 foreign-born residents live in Micronesia, making it the #225-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Micronesia come from?
Most immigrants in Micronesia come from Palau, USA and Philippines — these three countries account for about 61% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Micronesia are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Micronesia — that's 984 out of a total population of 113.2K.
How has immigration to Micronesia changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Micronesia has changed from 960 to 984 people, a change of about 2%.
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