Migrant populations in Tuvalu

Tuvalu: Migrant populations was 246 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
246
World rank
228th
of 228 countries
All-time high
318
in 1990
All-time low
209
in 2005
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migrant populations in Tuvalu, 1990–2024

01002003001990200720241990: 3181995: 2632000: 2182005: 2092010: 2202015: 2302020: 2392024: 246

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for migrant populations in Tuvalu is 246, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 7.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migrant populations in Tuvalu peaked at 318 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 209, in 2005.

That places Tuvalu 228th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Migrant populations in Tuvalu, year by year

Annual values for Migrant populations in Tuvalu, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 318 —
1995 263 -17.3%
2000 218 -17.1%
2005 209 -4.1%
2010 220 +5.3%
2015 230 +4.5%
2020 239 +3.9%
2024 246 +2.9%

Tuvalu compared with similar countries

  • Tuvalu's 246 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522, 0% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • Tuvalu's 246 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446, 0% of the median. (37 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 290.5 263 318 2
2000s 213.5 209 218 2
2010s 225 220 230 2
2020s 242.5 239 246 2

Countries ranked near Tuvalu

  1. 225 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 1,008 compare
  2. 226 Vatican 496 compare
  3. 227 Saint Helena 492 compare

See the full ranking of 228 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is migrant populations in Tuvalu?
Migrant populations in Tuvalu was 246 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Tuvalu?
The highest recorded value was 318 in 1990.
What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Tuvalu?
The lowest recorded value was 209 in 2005.
How does Tuvalu rank for migrant populations?
Tuvalu ranks 228th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
Is migrant populations rising or falling in Tuvalu?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Tuvalu data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migrant populations
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
228 places, 1,824 data points, 1990–2024
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