Share of the population born in another country in Tokelau
Tokelau: Share of the population born in another country was 51.2% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of the population born in another country in Tokelau, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of the population born in another country in Tokelau is 51.2%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of the population born in another country in Tokelau peaked at 71.2% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20.4%, in 1990.
That places Tokelau 18th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24.5% | 20.4% | 28.6% | 2 |
| 2000s | 50.0% | 38.6% | 61.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 70.5% | 69.8% | 71.2% | 2 |
| 2020s | 54.7% | 51.2% | 58.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tokelau
- 15 Bahrain 52.3% compare
- 16 Isle of Man 51.9% compare
- 19 American Samoa 50.6% compare
- 20 Guam 50.2% compare
- 21 Northern Mariana Islands 49.7% compare
More population data for Tokelau
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 227 people (2100)
- Population density 438.5 people per km² (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 2.61 live births per woman (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. median age 1.4% (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 53.98 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.56 children per women (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 1.4% (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 2.61 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population born in another country in Tokelau?
- Share of the population born in another country in Tokelau was 51.2% 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 Tokelau?
- The highest recorded value was 71.2% in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of the population born in another country recorded in Tokelau?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.4% in 1990.
- How does Tokelau rank for share of the population born in another country?
- Tokelau ranks 18th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of the population born in another country rising or falling in Tokelau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tokelau 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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Immigrants as a share of the total population.