MigrantoImmigrants in Vanuatu
2.4K foreigners live in Vanuatu — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Vanuatu by country
The 3 largest groups make up 65% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 677 |
| France | 565 |
| New Zealand | 331 |
| New Caledonia | 267 |
| Fiji | 239 |
| Solomon Islands | 124 |
| United Kingdom | 117 |
| Papua New Guinea | 69 |
| Tonga | 31 |
By region of origin
72% of immigrants come from Oceania
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Key facts
Immigrants in Vanuatu in numbers
Australians are the largest group by a wide margin
28% of all immigrants were born in Australia, while the next group accounts for just 23%.
Immigrant population in Vanuatu over time
Foreigners living in Vanuatu, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1565 |
| 1995 | 1451 |
| 2000 | 1361 |
| 2005 | 1810 |
| 2010 | 2191 |
| 2015 | 2329 |
| 2020 | 2377 |
| 2024 | 2420 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Vanuatu, by year
| Year | Australians | French | New Zealanders | New Caledonia | Fijians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 442 | 244 | 154 | 163 | 166 |
| 1995 | 445 | 242 | 165 | 161 | 146 |
| 2000 | 450 | 240 | 173 | 146 | 129 |
| 2005 | 549 | 379 | 251 | 197 | 176 |
| 2010 | 612 | 510 | 299 | 242 | 216 |
| 2015 | 651 | 543 | 318 | 257 | 230 |
| 2020 | 665 | 555 | 325 | 262 | 235 |
| 2024 | 677 | 565 | 331 | 267 | 239 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Vanuatu
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Vanuatu
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Vanuatu?
Around 2.4K immigrants live in Vanuatu — the world's #216 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Vanuatu are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Vanuatu — that's 2.4K out of a total population of 327.8K.
Where do most immigrants in Vanuatu come from?
Most immigrants in Vanuatu come from Australia, France and New Zealand — these three countries account for about 65% of all immigrants.
How many Australians live in Vanuatu?
Around 677 Australians live in Vanuatu — about 28% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Vanuatu growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Vanuatu has changed from 2.3K to 2.4K, about 4%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Vanuatu come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Vanuatu. Their children born in Vanuatu are not included.
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