MigrantoImmigrants in Tuvalu
131 foreign-born residents — the #230 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 96% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Kiribati | 64 |
| Fiji | 57 |
| Nauru | 5 |
| USA | 3 |
| Samoa | 2 |
By region of origin
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Tuvalu.
Kiribati is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Kiribati accounts for 49% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 44%.
The share of immigrants from Oceania has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Oceania has shifted from 83.3% to 97.7% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 246 |
| 1995 | 180 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2005 | 123 |
| 2010 | 120 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2020 | 127 |
| 2024 | 131 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Kiribati | Fiji | Nauru | USA | Samoa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Tuvalu as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Tuvalu
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Tuvalu?
Around 131 foreign-born residents live in Tuvalu, making it the #230-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Tuvalu changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Tuvalu has changed from 125 to 131 people, a change of about 5%.
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