MigrantoImmigrants in Vanuatu
2.4K foreign-born residents — the #216 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Oceania is the leading region of origin at 72%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Vanuatu.
Australia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Australia accounts for 28% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 23%.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1565 |
| 1995 | 1451 |
| 2000 | 1361 |
| 2005 | 1810 |
| 2010 | 2191 |
| 2015 | 2329 |
| 2020 | 2377 |
| 2024 | 2420 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Australia | France | New Zealand | New Caledonia | Fiji |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Vanuatu as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Vanuatu
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Vanuatu?
Around 2.4K foreign-born residents live in Vanuatu, making it the #216-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Vanuatu changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Vanuatu has changed from 2.3K to 2.4K people, a change of about 4%.
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