MigrantoNiue Diaspora
5K Niue live abroad — the #201 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3957 |
| Australia | 975 |
| Cook Islands | 18 |
| Samoa | 4 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Niue.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 95% to 80%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5640 |
| 1995 | 5673 |
| 2000 | 5870 |
| 2005 | 5554 |
| 2010 | 5231 |
| 2015 | 5059 |
| 2020 | 4968 |
| 2024 | 4955 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | New Zealand | Australia | Cook Islands | Samoa | Bolivia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5379 | 245 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5289 | 326 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
| 2000 | 5319 | 452 | 10 | 8 | 81 |
| 2005 | 4915 | 578 | 13 | 7 | 41 |
| 2010 | 4439 | 768 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4090 | 945 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 | 3966 | 980 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3957 | 975 | 18 | 4 | 1 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Niue move to?
Most Niue have moved to New Zealand, Australia and Cook Islands — these three countries account for about 100% of all Niue living abroad.
How many Niue live abroad?
Around 5K Niue live abroad, making it the #201-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Niue changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Niue has changed from 5.1K to 5K people, a change of about 2%.
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