Who moves to Brunei Darussalam
118.7K people have chosen Brunei Darussalam for relocation — #130 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Brunei Darussalam? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 75% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 56375 |
| Thailand | 16790 |
| Philippines | 15708 |
| Indonesia | 7195 |
| Nepal | 6237 |
| India | 3596 |
| China | 2397 |
| United Kingdom | 2397 |
| Singapore | 1798 |
| Bangladesh | 1439 |
| Sri Lanka | 1439 |
| Pakistan | 957 |
| Hong Kong | 599 |
| Australia | 599 |
| Netherlands | 357 |
| Japan | 236 |
| New Zealand | 236 |
| South Korea | 177 |
| United States | 177 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 97%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Brunei Darussalam.
Malaysia is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Malaysia accounts for 47% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 14%.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 4 residents of Brunei Darussalam is foreign-born — 118.7K out of 462.7K, representing 25.7% of the population.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
22% of the population growth of Brunei Darussalam since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 56% to 47%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 72400 |
| 1995 | 83870 |
| 2000 | 95333 |
| 2005 | 97457 |
| 2010 | 99582 |
| 2015 | 101707 |
| 2020 | 110816 |
| 2024 | 118709 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Malaysia | Thailand | Philippines | Indonesia | Nepal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 40306 | 6612 | 7837 | 3324 | 3665 |
| 1995 | 42782 | 10047 | 10226 | 4551 | 4337 |
| 2000 | 45258 | 13482 | 12614 | 5778 | 5008 |
| 2005 | 46267 | 13782 | 12895 | 5907 | 5120 |
| 2010 | 47276 | 14083 | 13176 | 6036 | 5232 |
| 2015 | 48285 | 14384 | 13457 | 6165 | 5344 |
| 2020 | 52628 | 15674 | 14664 | 6717 | 5822 |
| 2024 | 56375 | 16790 | 15708 | 7195 | 6237 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Brunei Darussalam as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Brunei Darussalam