MigrantoNi-Vanuatu Diaspora
15.2K Ni-Vanuatu live abroad — the #185 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 95% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 10208 |
| New Caledonia | 4021 |
| South Africa | 230 |
| French Polynesia | 210 |
| Fiji | 190 |
| Papua New Guinea | 98 |
| Greece | 74 |
| Wallis and Futuna | 67 |
| Solomon Islands | 63 |
| Bulgaria | 21 |
| Samoa | 11 |
| Denmark | 5 |
| Colombia | 4 |
| Hungary | 0 |
| Slovakia | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 98%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Vanuatu.
Emigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The emigrant population grew 80% from 8.5K to 15.2K, indicating an acceleration in emigration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 67% of all emigrants from Vanuatu, while the second-largest destination receives just 26%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4927 |
| 1995 | 5656 |
| 2000 | 6184 |
| 2005 | 6597 |
| 2010 | 6898 |
| 2015 | 5840 |
| 2020 | 8465 |
| 2024 | 15202 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | New Caledonia | South Africa | French Polynesia | Fiji |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 921 | 3153 | 12 | 187 | 170 |
| 1995 | 1002 | 3654 | 12 | 205 | 167 |
| 2000 | 1057 | 4156 | 12 | 220 | 167 |
| 2005 | 1183 | 4427 | 8 | 230 | 167 |
| 2010 | 1283 | 4698 | 22 | 222 | 179 |
| 2015 | 1390 | 3611 | 59 | 210 | 184 |
| 2020 | 3750 | 3833 | 151 | 210 | 186 |
| 2024 | 10208 | 4021 | 230 | 210 | 190 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Vanuatu as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Vanuatu
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Ni-Vanuatu move to?
Most Ni-Vanuatu have moved to Australia, New Caledonia and South Africa — these three countries account for about 95% of all Ni-Vanuatu living abroad.
How many Ni-Vanuatu live abroad?
Around 15.2K Ni-Vanuatu live abroad, making it the #185-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Vanuatu lives abroad?
About 5% of the population of Vanuatu lives abroad — that's 15.2K out of a total population of 327.8K.
How has emigration from Vanuatu changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Vanuatu has grown from 5.8K to 15.2K people, a growth of about 160%.
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