MigrantoImmigrants in Tonga
998 foreigners live in Tonga — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Tonga by country
The 3 largest groups make up 83% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Fiji | 450 |
| Samoa | 208 |
| India | 169 |
| China | 109 |
| Japan | 62 |
By region of origin
66% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Tonga in numbers
Fijians are the largest group by a wide margin
45% of all immigrants were born in Fiji, while the next group accounts for just 21%.
Immigrant population in Tonga over time
Foreigners living in Tonga, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 820 |
| 1995 | 928 |
| 2000 | 1039 |
| 2005 | 1212 |
| 2010 | 1295 |
| 2015 | 1109 |
| 2020 | 1043 |
| 2024 | 998 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Tonga, by year
| Year | Fijians | Samoans | Indians | Chinese | Japanese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 369 | 170 | 140 | 91 | 50 |
| 1995 | 417 | 192 | 158 | 103 | 58 |
| 2000 | 466 | 215 | 177 | 115 | 66 |
| 2005 | 544 | 251 | 206 | 134 | 77 |
| 2010 | 582 | 268 | 220 | 143 | 82 |
| 2015 | 499 | 230 | 188 | 122 | 70 |
| 2020 | 470 | 217 | 177 | 114 | 65 |
| 2024 | 450 | 208 | 169 | 109 | 62 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Tonga?
Around 998 immigrants live in Tonga — the world's #224 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Tonga are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Tonga — that's 998 out of a total population of 104.2K.
Where do most immigrants in Tonga come from?
Most immigrants in Tonga come from Fiji, Samoa and India — these three countries account for about 83% of all immigrants.
How many Fijians live in Tonga?
Around 450 Fijians live in Tonga — about 45% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Tonga growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Tonga has fallen from 1.1K to 998, about 10%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Tonga come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Tonga. Their children born in Tonga are not included.
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