MigrantoNauruan Diaspora
2.5K Nauruans live abroad — 21% of the population of Nauru
Nauruan diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Kiribati | 1675 |
| Australia | 782 |
| Guinea | 15 |
| Tuvalu | 5 |
| Samoa | 4 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Hungary | 0 |
By region
99% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Nauruan diaspora in numbers
Most Nauruans abroad live in Kiribati
67% of the diaspora lives in Kiribati, while the next country accounts for just 31%.
1 in 5 people born in Nauru lives abroad
2.5K people born in Nauru now live in other countries — 20.8% of a population of 11.9K.
Nauruan diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1370 |
| 1995 | 1482 |
| 2000 | 1565 |
| 2005 | 1836 |
| 2010 | 2092 |
| 2015 | 2196 |
| 2020 | 2345 |
| 2024 | 2484 |
Largest communities over time
Nauruans living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Kiribati | Australia | Guinea | Tuvalu | Samoa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 921 | 439 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 1995 | 988 | 481 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1055 | 494 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 2005 | 1250 | 570 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010 | 1446 | 630 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| 2015 | 1471 | 688 | 18 | 6 | 6 |
| 2020 | 1586 | 730 | 16 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | 1675 | 782 | 15 | 5 | 4 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Nauruans in each country has changed since the selected year
Nauruans among immigrants in other countries
Where Nauruans make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Nauruans live outside Nauru?
Around 2.5K Nauruans live abroad, the world's #212 largest diaspora.
Where do most Nauruans abroad live?
Most Nauruans live in Kiribati, Australia and Guinea — these three countries account for about 100% of all Nauruans living abroad.
Which country has the largest Nauruan population outside Nauru?
Kiribati is home to the largest Nauruan community abroad — 1.7K people, about 67% of all Nauruans living abroad.
What share of the population of Nauru lives abroad?
About 21% of the population of Nauru lives abroad — that's 2.5K out of a total population of 11.9K.
Is the Nauruan diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Nauruans living abroad has grown from 2.2K to 2.5K, about 13%.
Where does the data on the Nauruan diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Nauru who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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