MigrantoBermudian Diaspora
1.1K Bermudians live abroad — 2% of the population of Bermuda
Bermudian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 87% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 606 |
| Chile | 311 |
| Bahamas | 42 |
| Cayman Islands | 40 |
| Barbados | 27 |
| Dominican Republic | 16 |
| Costa Rica | 16 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 13 |
| Norway | 10 |
| Luxembourg | 9 |
| Greece | 5 |
| Iceland | 3 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Finland | 0 |
| Slovenia | 0 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By region
55% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Bermudian diaspora in numbers
Most Bermudians abroad live in Australia
55% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 28%.
The diaspora is spread more widely than in 1990
The largest country's share fell from 76% to 55%.
The share of the diaspora living in Latin America has grown since 1990
20.8% of the diaspora lived in Latin America in 1990, compared with 42.3% today.
Bermudian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 433 |
| 1995 | 473 |
| 2000 | 537 |
| 2005 | 638 |
| 2010 | 748 |
| 2015 | 871 |
| 2020 | 1051 |
| 2024 | 1100 |
Largest communities over time
Bermudians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| Year | Australia | Chile | Bahamas | Cayman Islands | Barbados |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 329 | 20 | 34 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 366 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 409 | 33 | 13 | 34 | 0 |
| 2005 | 463 | 48 | 25 | 31 | 20 |
| 2010 | 515 | 72 | 36 | 32 | 27 |
| 2015 | 578 | 122 | 39 | 34 | 28 |
| 2020 | 598 | 282 | 40 | 37 | 27 |
| 2024 | 606 | 311 | 42 | 40 | 27 |
Fastest-changing communities
How the number of Bermudians in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Bermudians live outside Bermuda?
Around 1.1K Bermudians live abroad, the world's #222 largest diaspora.
Where do most Bermudians abroad live?
Most Bermudians live in Australia, Chile and Bahamas — these three countries account for about 87% of all Bermudians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Bermudian population outside Bermuda?
Australia is home to the largest Bermudian community abroad — 606 people, about 55% of all Bermudians living abroad.
What share of the population of Bermuda lives abroad?
About 2% of the population of Bermuda lives abroad — that's 1.1K out of a total population of 64.6K.
Is the Bermudian diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Bermudians living abroad has grown from 871 to 1.1K, about 26%.
Where does the data on the Bermudian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Bermuda who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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