MigrantoImmigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands
21K foreigners live in the Northern Mariana Islands — 48% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands by country
The 3 largest groups make up 73% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 11230 |
| China | 2633 |
| South Korea | 1458 |
| USA | 1268 |
| Micronesia | 1132 |
| Puerto Rico | 925 |
| Guam | 736 |
| Palau | 572 |
| Japan | 544 |
| Bangladesh | 374 |
| Nepal | 125 |
| Marshall Islands | 45 |
By region of origin
78% of immigrants come from Asia
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands in numbers
Immigration offsets population decline
Immigration has made up for 476% of the population decline of the Northern Mariana Islands since 1990.
62% of all emigrants from Guam live in the Northern Mariana Islands
No other country has more people born in Guam.
Filipinos are the largest group by a wide margin
53% of all immigrants were born in the Philippines, while the next group accounts for just 13%.
1 in 2 residents of the Northern Mariana Islands was born abroad
21K of 44.3K residents were born abroad — 47.5% of the population.
Immigrant population in the Northern Mariana Islands over time
Foreigners living in the Northern Mariana Islands, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 25498 |
| 1995 | 31106 |
| 2000 | 38613 |
| 2005 | 36049 |
| 2010 | 23130 |
| 2015 | 20715 |
| 2020 | 20892 |
| 2024 | 21042 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Northern Mariana Islands, by year
| Year | Filipinos | Chinese | South Koreans | Americans | Micronesians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12836 | 2598 | 2422 | 1203 | 1720 |
| 1995 | 12905 | 7844 | 1938 | 1530 | 1760 |
| 2000 | 13757 | 13566 | 1573 | 1951 | 1908 |
| 2005 | 15233 | 9611 | 1855 | 1953 | 1841 |
| 2010 | 12330 | 2894 | 1604 | 1395 | 1245 |
| 2015 | 11045 | 2592 | 1436 | 1249 | 1115 |
| 2020 | 11150 | 2614 | 1448 | 1259 | 1124 |
| 2024 | 11230 | 2633 | 1458 | 1268 | 1132 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Northern Mariana Islands
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Northern Mariana Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Northern Mariana Islands?
Around 21K immigrants live in the Northern Mariana Islands — the world's #185 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of the Northern Mariana Islands are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 48% of the population of the Northern Mariana Islands — that's 21K out of a total population of 44.3K.
Where do most immigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands come from?
Most immigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands come from Philippines, China and South Korea — these three countries account for about 73% of all immigrants.
How many Filipinos live in the Northern Mariana Islands?
Around 11.2K Filipinos live in the Northern Mariana Islands — about 53% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Northern Mariana Islands growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands has changed from 20.7K to 21K, about 2%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Northern Mariana Islands come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Northern Mariana Islands. Their children born in the Northern Mariana Islands are not included.
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