MigrantoImmigrants in Bermuda
17.9K foreign-born residents — the #189 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Europe is the leading region of origin at 38%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Bermuda.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
40% of the population growth of Bermuda since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 4 residents of Bermuda is foreign-born — 17.9K out of 64.6K, representing 27.6% of the population.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
5 new countries have entered the top 20: South Africa, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago — South Africa rose from outside the top 20 to rank #9.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 31% to 22%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 15030 |
| 1995 | 15980 |
| 2000 | 15305 |
| 2005 | 15692 |
| 2010 | 16099 |
| 2015 | 16822 |
| 2020 | 17470 |
| 2024 | 17852 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | United Kingdom | USA | Canada | Philippines | Jamaica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Bermuda?
Around 17.9K foreign-born residents live in Bermuda, making it the #189-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to Bermuda changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Bermuda has grown from 16.8K to 17.9K people, a growth of about 6%.
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