MigrantoNauruan Diaspora
2.5K Nauruans live abroad — the #212 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Kiribati | 1675 |
| Australia | 782 |
| Guinea | 15 |
| Tuvalu | 5 |
| Samoa | 4 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Hungary | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Nauru.
Kiribati is the primary destination for emigrants
Kiribati attracts 67% of all emigrants from Nauru, while the second-largest destination receives just 31%.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 5 residents of Nauru has emigrated — 2.5K out of 11.9K, representing 20.8% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1370 |
| 1995 | 1482 |
| 2000 | 1565 |
| 2005 | 1836 |
| 2010 | 2092 |
| 2015 | 2196 |
| 2020 | 2345 |
| 2024 | 2484 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Nauru as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Nauru
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Nauruans move to?
Most Nauruans have moved to Kiribati, Australia and Guinea — these three countries account for about 100% of all Nauruans living abroad.
How many Nauruans live abroad?
Around 2.5K Nauruans live abroad, making it the #212-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Nauru changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Nauru has grown from 2.2K to 2.5K people, a growth of about 13%.
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