MigrantoImmigrants in Samoa
3.5K foreign-born residents — the #213 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 78% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| American Samoa | 1250 |
| New Zealand | 1164 |
| USA | 284 |
| Australia | 258 |
| Fiji | 105 |
| Tokelau | 81 |
| Tonga | 57 |
| Tuvalu | 55 |
| China | 44 |
| Japan | 37 |
| Papua New Guinea | 34 |
| Germany | 32 |
| United Kingdom | 19 |
| Vanuatu | 11 |
| Kiribati | 10 |
| Cook Islands | 9 |
| Solomon Islands | 8 |
| Canada | 7 |
| France | 6 |
| Nauru | 4 |
| Niue | 4 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 88%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Samoa.
Samoa is a primary destination for emigrants from American Samoa
Samoa attracts 37% of all emigrants from American Samoa, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
American Samoa is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
American Samoa accounts for 36% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 33%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 3124 |
| 1995 | 4410 |
| 2000 | 5682 |
| 2005 | 5339 |
| 2010 | 4671 |
| 2015 | 3878 |
| 2020 | 3640 |
| 2024 | 3479 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | American Samoa | New Zealand | USA | Australia | Fiji |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 995 | 1041 | 266 | 236 | 68 |
| 1995 | 1506 | 1468 | 365 | 330 | 120 |
| 2000 | 2007 | 1885 | 463 | 422 | 173 |
| 2005 | 1889 | 1775 | 436 | 396 | 162 |
| 2010 | 1650 | 1551 | 381 | 346 | 142 |
| 2015 | 1379 | 1290 | 316 | 287 | 118 |
| 2020 | 1307 | 1218 | 297 | 270 | 110 |
| 2024 | 1250 | 1164 | 284 | 258 | 105 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Samoa as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Samoa
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Samoa?
Around 3.5K foreign-born residents live in Samoa, making it the #213-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Samoa come from?
Most immigrants in Samoa come from American Samoa, New Zealand and USA — these three countries account for about 78% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Samoa are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 2% of the population of Samoa — that's 3.5K out of a total population of 218K.
How has immigration to Samoa changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Samoa has fallen from 3.9K to 3.5K people, a decline of about 10%.
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