MigrantoImmigrants in Tonga
998 foreign-born residents — the #224 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 83% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Fiji | 450 |
| Samoa | 208 |
| India | 169 |
| China | 109 |
| Japan | 62 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 66%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Tonga.
Fiji is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Fiji accounts for 45% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 21%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 820 |
| 1995 | 928 |
| 2000 | 1039 |
| 2005 | 1212 |
| 2010 | 1295 |
| 2015 | 1109 |
| 2020 | 1043 |
| 2024 | 998 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Fiji | Samoa | India | China | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Tonga?
Around 998 foreign-born residents live in Tonga, making it the #224-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Tonga changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Tonga has fallen from 1.1K to 998 people, a decline of about 10%.
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