MigrantoImmigrants in Tuvalu
131 foreigners live in Tuvalu — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Tuvalu by country
The 3 largest groups make up 96% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Kiribati | 64 |
| Fiji | 57 |
| Nauru | 5 |
| USA | 3 |
| Samoa | 2 |
By region of origin
98% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Tuvalu in numbers
I-Kiribati are the largest group by a wide margin
49% of all immigrants were born in Kiribati, while the next group accounts for just 44%.
The share of immigrants from Oceania has grown since 1990
83.3% of immigrants came from Oceania in 1990, compared with 97.7% today.
Immigrant population in Tuvalu over time
Foreigners living in Tuvalu, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 246 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2005 | 123 |
| 2010 | 120 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2024 | 131 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Tuvalu, by year
| Year | I-Kiribati | Fijians | Nauruans | Americans | Samoans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63 | 114 | 7 | 41 | 21 |
| 1995 | 61 | 81 | 6 | 21 | 11 |
| 2000 | 54 | 60 | 5 | 11 | 6 |
| 2005 | 53 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 2010 | 59 | 48 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 | 61 | 51 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 | 62 | 55 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | 64 | 57 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Tuvalu
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Tuvalu
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Tuvalu?
Around 131 immigrants live in Tuvalu — the world's #230 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Tuvalu are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Tuvalu — that's 131 out of a total population of 9.6K.
Where do most immigrants in Tuvalu come from?
Most immigrants in Tuvalu come from Kiribati, Fiji and Nauru — these three countries account for about 96% of all immigrants.
How many I-Kiribati live in Tuvalu?
Around 64 I-Kiribati live in Tuvalu — about 49% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Tuvalu growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Tuvalu has changed from 125 to 131, about 5%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Tuvalu come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Tuvalu. Their children born in Tuvalu are not included.
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