MigrantoPapua New Guinean Diaspora
35.1K Papua New Guineans live abroad — the #172 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 34316 |
| Solomon Islands | 538 |
| Vanuatu | 69 |
| Samoa | 34 |
| Cook Islands | 19 |
| Guinea | 14 |
| Denmark | 14 |
| Finland | 13 |
| Norway | 13 |
| Hungary | 5 |
| Luxembourg | 5 |
| Slovakia | 2 |
| Iceland | 2 |
| Slovenia | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Estonia | 1 |
| Greece | 1 |
| Bolivia | 1 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Papua New Guinea.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 98% of all emigrants from Papua New Guinea, while the second-largest destination receives just 2%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 26144 |
| 1995 | 27421 |
| 2000 | 26811 |
| 2005 | 27858 |
| 2010 | 30830 |
| 2015 | 34339 |
| 2020 | 34471 |
| 2024 | 35050 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | Solomon Islands | Vanuatu | Samoa | Cook Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 24941 | 1110 | 50 | 24 | 10 |
| 1995 | 26204 | 1098 | 50 | 41 | 11 |
| 2000 | 25625 | 1047 | 50 | 58 | 11 |
| 2005 | 26907 | 800 | 56 | 54 | 14 |
| 2010 | 30064 | 603 | 63 | 48 | 17 |
| 2015 | 33592 | 564 | 67 | 40 | 17 |
| 2020 | 33732 | 549 | 68 | 36 | 18 |
| 2024 | 34316 | 538 | 69 | 34 | 19 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Papua New Guinea as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Papua New Guinea
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Papua New Guineans move to?
Most Papua New Guineans have moved to Australia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu — these three countries account for about 100% of all Papua New Guineans living abroad.
How many Papua New Guineans live abroad?
Around 35.1K Papua New Guineans live abroad, making it the #172-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Papua New Guinea lives abroad?
About 0% of the population of Papua New Guinea lives abroad — that's 35.1K out of a total population of 10.6M.
How has emigration from Papua New Guinea changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Papua New Guinea has changed from 34.3K to 35.1K people, a change of about 2%.
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