MigrantoNiue Diaspora
5K Niue live abroad — 0% of the population of Niue
Niue diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 3957 |
| Australia | 975 |
| Cook Islands | 18 |
| Samoa | 4 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Niue diaspora in numbers
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 95% to 80%.
Niue diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5640 |
| 1995 | 5673 |
| 2000 | 5870 |
| 2005 | 5554 |
| 2010 | 5231 |
| 2015 | 5059 |
| 2020 | 4968 |
| 2024 | 4955 |
Largest communities over time
Niue living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Niue in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Niue live outside Niue?
Around 5K Niue live abroad, the world's #201 largest diaspora.
Where do most Niue abroad live?
Most Niue live in New Zealand, Australia and Cook Islands — these three countries account for about 100% of all Niue living abroad.
Which country has the largest Niue population outside Niue?
New Zealand is home to the largest Niue community abroad — 4K people, about 80% of all Niue living abroad.
Is the Niue diaspora growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of Niue living abroad has changed from 5.1K to 5K, about 2%.
Where does the data on the Niue diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Niue who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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