MigrantoImmigrants in Tokelau
464 foreign-born residents — the #228 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 91% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Samoa | 202 |
| New Zealand | 172 |
| Tuvalu | 49 |
| Australia | 41 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Tokelau.
Samoa is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Samoa accounts for 44% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 11%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 245 |
| 1995 | 243 |
| 2000 | 238 |
| 2005 | 236 |
| 2010 | 395 |
| 2015 | 440 |
| 2020 | 448 |
| 2024 | 464 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Samoa | New Zealand | Tuvalu | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 114 | 103 | 21 | 7 |
| 1995 | 114 | 103 | 20 | 6 |
| 2000 | 98 | 94 | 25 | 21 |
| 2005 | 98 | 94 | 24 | 20 |
| 2010 | 165 | 158 | 39 | 33 |
| 2015 | 187 | 169 | 45 | 39 |
| 2020 | 195 | 166 | 47 | 40 |
| 2024 | 202 | 172 | 49 | 41 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Tokelau as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Tokelau
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Tokelau?
Around 464 foreign-born residents live in Tokelau, making it the #228-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Tokelau come from?
Most immigrants in Tokelau come from Samoa, New Zealand and Tuvalu — these three countries account for about 91% of all foreign-born residents.
How has immigration to Tokelau changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Tokelau has changed from 440 to 464 people, a change of about 5%.
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