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In 2026, the Northern Mariana Islands sees net emigration of 790 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 22,000, about 50% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 15,860 people left. By 2100, projections point to balanced net migration.
Net migrants
-790
Net migration rate
-18.4 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
22,000
As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 50% of the population. The high emigration rate may reflect economic challenges or better opportunities abroad.