MigrantoTokelau Diaspora
688 Tokelau live abroad — 0% of the population of Tokelau
Tokelau diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 588 |
| Samoa | 81 |
| American Samoa | 19 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By region
100% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Tokelau diaspora in numbers
Most Tokelau abroad live in Australia
85% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 12%.
The diaspora is more concentrated than in 1990
The largest country's share rose from 44% to 85%, and today that country is Australia.
Tokelau diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 295 |
| 1995 | 352 |
| 2000 | 441 |
| 2005 | 576 |
| 2010 | 703 |
| 2015 | 779 |
| 2020 | 714 |
| 2024 | 688 |
Largest communities over time
Tokelau living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Australia | Samoa | American Samoa | Bulgaria | Greece |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 131 | 131 | 30 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 188 | 133 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 277 | 135 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 423 | 127 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 570 | 111 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 668 | 91 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 610 | 85 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 588 | 81 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Tokelau in each country has changed since the selected year
Tokelau among immigrants in other countries
Where Tokelau make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Tokelau live outside Tokelau?
Around 688 Tokelau live abroad, the world's #224 largest diaspora.
Where do most Tokelau abroad live?
Most Tokelau live in Australia, Samoa and American Samoa — these three countries account for about 100% of all Tokelau living abroad.
Which country has the largest Tokelau population outside Tokelau?
Australia is home to the largest Tokelau community abroad — 588 people, about 85% of all Tokelau living abroad.
Is the Tokelau diaspora growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of Tokelau living abroad has fallen from 779 to 688, about 12%.
Where does the data on the Tokelau diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Tokelau who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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