Moving to Nauru from China

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from China to Nauru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from China to Nauru, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Nauru. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from China to Nauru, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
229 ↑ 16% vs 2015

people born in China live in Nauru · UN DESA

Who's moving to Nauru?

Top countries of origin for Nauru's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from China to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CN
17.4
NR
8.0

Nauru performs significantly better than China across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CN
$1,487
NR
$2,474
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CN
25.2
NR
12.5

China performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CN
9.3t
NR
0.0t

Nauru performs significantly better than China across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CN
41.4
NR
9.3

China performs better than Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CN
4.7%
NR
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
NR
$11,400

China performs better than Nauru across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CN
76.1 yrs
NR
67.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
NR
7.8

China generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China and Nauru. To live, work, or study long-term in Nauru, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nauru's immigration authority.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Nauru

Visa Required
China passport holders need a visa to enter Nauru.
Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting China

Visa Required
Nauru passport holders need a visa to enter China.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Nauru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nauru has 9.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Nauru safe for expats?

Nauru performs significantly better than China across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nauru compared to China?

China performs better than Nauru across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 12.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Nauru, compared to 25.2 in China. Nauru scores 60 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).

What language do they speak in Nauru?

The official languages in Nauru are English and Nauru. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN NR
Population 1,410,539,758 9,811
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Chinese English, Nauru
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +86 +674
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110