MigrantoBermudian Diaspora
1.1K Bermudians live abroad — the #222 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 87% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| 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 destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 55%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Bermuda.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 55% of all emigrants from Bermuda, while the second-largest destination receives just 28%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 76% to 55%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has grown since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has shifted from 20.8% to 42.3% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 433 |
| 1995 | 473 |
| 2000 | 537 |
| 2005 | 638 |
| 2010 | 748 |
| 2015 | 871 |
| 2020 | 1051 |
| 2024 | 1100 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| 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 destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Bermudians move to?
Most Bermudians have moved to Australia, Chile and Bahamas — these three countries account for about 87% of all Bermudians living abroad.
How many Bermudians live abroad?
Around 1.1K Bermudians live abroad, making it the #222-largest emigrant population in the world.
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.
How has emigration from Bermuda changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Bermuda has grown from 871 to 1.1K people, a growth of about 26%.
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