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

Latest (2024)
51.2%
World rank
18th
of 231 countries
All-time high
71.2%
in 2010
All-time low
20.4%
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Share of the population born in another country in Tokelau, 1990–2024

204060801990200720241990: 20.4 %1995: 28.6 %2000: 38.6 %2005: 61.5 %2010: 71.2 %2015: 69.8 %2020: 58.2 %2024: 51.2 %

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 15 Bahrain 52.3% compare
  2. 16 Isle of Man 51.9% compare
  3. 19 American Samoa 50.6% compare
  4. 20 Guam 50.2% compare
  5. 21 Northern Mariana Islands 49.7% compare

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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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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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