MigrantoImmigrants in Tokelau
464 foreigners live in Tokelau — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Tokelau by country
The 3 largest groups make up 91% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Samoa | 202 |
| New Zealand | 172 |
| Tuvalu | 49 |
| Australia | 41 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Tokelau in numbers
Samoans are the largest group by a wide margin
44% of all immigrants were born in Samoa, while the next group accounts for just 11%.
Immigrant population in Tokelau over time
Foreigners living in Tokelau, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 245 |
| 1995 | 243 |
| 2000 | 238 |
| 2005 | 236 |
| 2010 | 395 |
| 2015 | 440 |
| 2020 | 448 |
| 2024 | 464 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Tokelau, by year
| Year | Samoans | New Zealanders | Tuvaluans | Australians |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Tokelau
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Tokelau
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Tokelau?
Around 464 immigrants live in Tokelau — the world's #228 largest immigrant population.
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 immigrants.
How many Samoans live in Tokelau?
Around 202 Samoans live in Tokelau — about 44% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Tokelau growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Tokelau has changed from 440 to 464, about 5%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Tokelau come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Tokelau. Their children born in Tokelau are not included.
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