Where Tokelau move
688 Tokelau live abroad — #224 largest source of emigrants worldwide
Considering a move from Tokelau? — See top destinations, regional flows, and how it's changed since 1990.
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