Total number of international immigrants in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Total number of international immigrants was 31,171 immigrants in 2024. ▬ Flat
Total number of international immigrants in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 31,171 immigrants, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of international immigrants in Papua New Guinea peaked at 33,710 immigrants in 1990 and was at its lowest, 26,304 immigrants, in 2000.
Papua New Guinea ranks 177th of 232 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33,618 immigrants | 33,526 immigrants | 33,710 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 28,138 immigrants | 26,304 immigrants | 29,971 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 30,682 immigrants | 30,425 immigrants | 30,940 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 31,120 immigrants | 31,068 immigrants | 31,171 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
- 174 Bosnia and Herzegovina 34,120 immigrants compare
- 175 Eswatini 33,268 immigrants compare
- 176 Cayman Islands 31,935 immigrants compare
- 178 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 30,676 immigrants compare
- 179 Antigua and Barbuda 30,473 immigrants compare
- 180 Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 30,148 immigrants compare
More population data for Papua New Guinea
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 41.16 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.15 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.07 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.07 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 7,732 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.07 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.1 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 2.9 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in Papua New Guinea?
- Total number of international immigrants in Papua New Guinea was 31,171 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 33,710 immigrants in 1990.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,304 immigrants in 2000.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for total number of international immigrants?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 177th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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