MigrantoNi-Vanuatu Diaspora
15.2K Ni-Vanuatu live abroad — 5% of the population of Vanuatu
Ni-Vanuatu diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 95% of the diaspora
| 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 region
98% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Ni-Vanuatu diaspora in numbers
The diaspora has grown 80% since 2020
The number of Ni-Vanuatu living abroad rose from 8.5K to 15.2K in four years.
Most Ni-Vanuatu abroad live in Australia
67% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 26%.
Ni-Vanuatu diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 4927 |
| 1995 | 5656 |
| 2000 | 6184 |
| 2005 | 6597 |
| 2010 | 6898 |
| 2015 | 5840 |
| 2020 | 8465 |
| 2024 | 15202 |
Largest communities over time
Ni-Vanuatu living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Ni-Vanuatu in each country has changed since the selected year
Ni-Vanuatu among immigrants in other countries
Where Ni-Vanuatu make up the largest share of a country's immigrants
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Ni-Vanuatu live outside Vanuatu?
Around 15.2K Ni-Vanuatu live abroad, the world's #185 largest diaspora.
Where do most Ni-Vanuatu abroad live?
Most Ni-Vanuatu live in Australia, New Caledonia and South Africa — these three countries account for about 95% of all Ni-Vanuatu living abroad.
Which country has the largest Ni-Vanuatu population outside Vanuatu?
Australia is home to the largest Ni-Vanuatu community abroad — 10.2K people, about 67% of all Ni-Vanuatu living abroad.
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.
Is the Ni-Vanuatu diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Ni-Vanuatu living abroad has grown from 5.8K to 15.2K, about 160%.
Where does the data on the Ni-Vanuatu diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Vanuatu who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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