MigrantoImmigrants in Bermuda
17.9K foreigners live in Bermuda — 28% of the country's population
Immigrants in Bermuda by country
The 3 largest groups make up 54% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3963 |
| USA | 3685 |
| Canada | 2076 |
| Philippines | 1821 |
| Jamaica | 1694 |
| Portugal | 1635 |
| India | 585 |
| Ireland | 385 |
| South Africa | 293 |
| Dominican Republic | 238 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 224 |
| Australia | 180 |
| Germany | 161 |
| Romania | 140 |
| Italy | 110 |
| France | 101 |
| Guyana | 97 |
| China | 55 |
| Switzerland | 55 |
| Malaysia | 49 |
| Austria | 48 |
| Poland | 40 |
| Nigeria | 35 |
| Japan | 31 |
| Spain | 31 |
| Pakistan | 30 |
| Cuba | 25 |
| Ghana | 20 |
| Denmark | 18 |
| Israel | 9 |
| Turkey | 6 |
| Belgium | 6 |
| Haiti | 3 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | 1 |
By region of origin
38% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Bermuda in numbers
Immigration drives population growth
40% of the population growth of Bermuda since 1990 came from immigrants.
1 in 4 residents of Bermuda was born abroad
17.9K of 64.6K residents were born abroad — 27.6% of the population.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
5 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: South Africa, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago. South Africa climbed from outside the top 20 to #9.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 31% to 22%.
The share of immigrants from Asia has grown since 1990
3.1% of immigrants came from Asia in 1990, compared with 14.4% today.
Immigrant population in Bermuda over time
Foreigners living in Bermuda, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 15030 |
| 1995 | 15980 |
| 2000 | 15305 |
| 2005 | 15692 |
| 2010 | 16099 |
| 2015 | 16822 |
| 2020 | 17470 |
| 2024 | 17852 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Bermuda, by year
| Year | British | Americans | Canadians | Filipinos | Jamaicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4590 | 3468 | 2295 | 92 | 316 |
| 1995 | 4726 | 3454 | 2437 | 142 | 374 |
| 2000 | 4131 | 2916 | 2183 | 345 | 980 |
| 2005 | 4048 | 3157 | 2211 | 708 | 1199 |
| 2010 | 3945 | 3428 | 2233 | 1126 | 1448 |
| 2015 | 4066 | 3572 | 2154 | 1302 | 1537 |
| 2020 | 3877 | 3606 | 2032 | 1782 | 1658 |
| 2024 | 3963 | 3685 | 2076 | 1821 | 1694 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Bermuda?
Around 17.9K immigrants live in Bermuda — the world's #189 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Bermuda are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 28% of the population of Bermuda — that's 17.9K out of a total population of 64.6K.
Where do most immigrants in Bermuda come from?
Most immigrants in Bermuda come from United Kingdom, USA and Canada — these three countries account for about 54% of all immigrants.
How many British live in Bermuda?
Around 4K British live in Bermuda — about 22% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Bermuda growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Bermuda has grown from 16.8K to 17.9K, about 6%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Bermuda come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Bermuda. Their children born in Bermuda are not included.
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