International migrant stock (% of population) in Nauru
Nauru: International migrant stock (% of population) was 21.3% in 2024. ▼ Falling
International migrant stock in Nauru, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division. Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock in Nauru stood at 21.3%.
That represents a change of up 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock in Nauru peaked at 29.3% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 9.0%, in 2010.
That places Nauru 44th out of 216 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
International migrant stock (% of population) in Nauru, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 29.3% | — |
| 1995 | 25.6% | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 23.5% | -8.2% |
| 2005 | 22.4% | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 9.0% | -59.8% |
| 2015 | 16.7% | +85.6% |
| 2020 | 18.9% | +13.2% |
| 2024 | 21.3% | +12.7% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 21.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.8%, 1.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 21.3% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.8%, 7.6× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.5% | 25.6% | 29.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 22.9% | 22.4% | 23.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.8% | 9.0% | 16.7% | 2 |
| 2020s | 20.1% | 18.9% | 21.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
More financial sector data for Nauru
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 77.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0039 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 56.63 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0053 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 77.55 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock in Nauru?
- International migrant stock in Nauru was 21.3% in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 29.3% in 1990.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.0% in 2010.
- How does Nauru rank for international migrant stock?
- Nauru ranks 44th out of 216 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nauru data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.