Total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: Total number of international immigrants was 3,309 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands is 3,309 immigrants, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands peaked at 3,309 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,158 immigrants, in 1990.
That places Marshall Islands 217th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,158 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 1,480 immigrants | +27.8% |
| 2000 | 1,891 immigrants | +27.8% |
| 2005 | 2,417 immigrants | +27.8% |
| 2010 | 3,089 immigrants | +27.8% |
| 2015 | 3,284 immigrants | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 3,298 immigrants | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 3,309 immigrants | +0.3% |
Marshall Islands compared with similar countries
- Marshall Islands's 3,309 immigrants is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 184,522 immigrants, 2% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Marshall Islands's 3,309 immigrants is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51,446 immigrants, 6% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,319 immigrants | 1,158 immigrants | 1,480 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,154 immigrants | 1,891 immigrants | 2,417 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,186 immigrants | 3,089 immigrants | 3,284 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,304 immigrants | 3,298 immigrants | 3,309 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Marshall Islands
More population data for Marshall Islands
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3323 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.393 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.46 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.393 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1,311 people (2100)
- Population density 132.37 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.3799 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8454 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands?
- Total number of international immigrants in Marshall Islands was 3,309 immigrants 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 total number of international immigrants recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3,309 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,158 immigrants in 1990.
- How does Marshall Islands rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Marshall Islands ranks 217th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Marshall Islands 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 Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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