MigrantoImmigrants in Micronesia
984 foreigners live in Micronesia — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Micronesia by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
57% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Micronesia in numbers
Palauans are the largest group by a wide margin
30% of all immigrants were born in Palau, while the next group accounts for just 18%.
Immigrant population in Micronesia over time
Foreigners living in Micronesia, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1242 |
| 1995 | 1127 |
| 2000 | 1052 |
| 2005 | 997 |
| 2010 | 972 |
| 2015 | 960 |
| 2020 | 964 |
| 2024 | 984 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Micronesia, by year
| Year | Palauans | Americans | Filipinos | Marshallese | 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Micronesia
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Micronesia
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Micronesia?
Around 984 immigrants live in Micronesia — the world's #225 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Palauans live in Micronesia?
Around 292 Palauans live in Micronesia — about 30% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Micronesia growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Micronesia has changed from 960 to 984, about 2%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Micronesia come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Micronesia. Their children born in Micronesia are not included.
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