Share of the population born in another country in Micronesia (country)

Micronesia (country): Share of the population born in another country was 2.6% in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
2.6%
World rank
161st
of 231 countries
All-time high
3.7%
in 1990
All-time low
2.5%
in 2015
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Share of the population born in another country in Micronesia (country), 1990–2024

012341990200720241990: 3.7 %1995: 3 %2000: 2.8 %2005: 2.6 %2010: 2.6 %2015: 2.5 %2020: 2.6 %2024: 2.6 %

Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, share of the population born in another country in Micronesia (country) stood at 2.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in Micronesia (country) peaked at 3.7% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 2.5%, in 2015.

That places Micronesia (country) 161st out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.3% 3.0% 3.7% 2
2000s 2.7% 2.6% 2.8% 2
2010s 2.6% 2.5% 2.6% 2
2020s 2.6% 2.6% 2.6% 2

Countries ranked near Micronesia (country)

  1. 158 Paraguay 2.6% compare
  2. 159 Turkmenistan 2.6% compare
  3. 160 Zimbabwe 2.6% compare
  4. 162 Tuvalu 2.6% compare
  5. 163 Kiribati 2.5% compare
  6. 164 Mauritius 2.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of the population born in another country in Micronesia (country)?
Share of the population born in another country in Micronesia (country) was 2.6% in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of the population born in another country recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The highest recorded value was 3.7% in 1990.
What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in Micronesia (country)?
The lowest recorded value was 2.5% in 2015.
How does Micronesia (country) rank for share of the population born in another country?
Micronesia (country) ranks 161st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of the population born in another country rising or falling in Micronesia (country)?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Micronesia (country) data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population born in another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of the population born in another country
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
231 places, 1,848 data points, 1990–2024
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