MigrantoTokelau Diaspora
688 Tokelau live abroad — the #224 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 588 |
| Samoa | 81 |
| American Samoa | 19 |
| Bulgaria | 0 |
| Greece | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Tokelau.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 85% of all emigrants from Tokelau, while the second-largest destination receives just 12%.
Emigration has become more concentrated over time
The top destination's share rose from 44% to 85%, with Australia increasingly the primary choice.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 295 |
| 1995 | 352 |
| 2000 | 441 |
| 2005 | 576 |
| 2010 | 703 |
| 2015 | 779 |
| 2020 | 714 |
| 2024 | 688 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Tokelau as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Tokelau
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Tokelau move to?
Most Tokelau have moved to Australia, Samoa and American Samoa — these three countries account for about 100% of all Tokelau living abroad.
How many Tokelau live abroad?
Around 688 Tokelau live abroad, making it the #224-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from Tokelau changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Tokelau has fallen from 779 to 688 people, a decline of about 12%.
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