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In 2026, the Cook Islands sees net emigration of 419 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 4,937, about 36% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 28,416 people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
-419
Net migration rate
-32.6 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
4,937
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 36% of the population. The high emigration rate may reflect economic challenges or better opportunities abroad.