MigrantoBruneian Diaspora
46.6K Bruneians live abroad — the #165 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 93% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| India | 21878 |
| Malaysia | 16887 |
| Canada | 4347 |
| Australia | 3357 |
| Norway | 38 |
| Tajikistan | 21 |
| Denmark | 16 |
| Finland | 5 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Bulgaria | 1 |
| Hungary | 1 |
By destination region
Asia is the leading destination region at 83%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Brunei.
India is the primary destination for emigrants
India attracts 47% of all emigrants from Brunei, while the second-largest destination receives just 36%.
Emigration destinations have diversified since 1990
The top destination's share fell from 65% to 47%, indicating a broader spread of emigration patterns.
A significant share of the population lives abroad
1 in 10 residents of Brunei has emigrated — 46.6K out of 462.7K, representing 10.1% of the population.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 31408 |
| 1995 | 44425 |
| 2000 | 45229 |
| 2005 | 45524 |
| 2010 | 45555 |
| 2015 | 45924 |
| 2020 | 46349 |
| 2024 | 46552 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | India | Malaysia | Canada | Australia | Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20347 | 5023 | 4430 | 1545 | 20 |
| 1995 | 31409 | 6778 | 4388 | 1791 | 20 |
| 2000 | 30195 | 8533 | 4342 | 2105 | 21 |
| 2005 | 28201 | 10288 | 4418 | 2561 | 22 |
| 2010 | 26311 | 12051 | 4102 | 3030 | 29 |
| 2015 | 24634 | 13798 | 4527 | 2893 | 34 |
| 2020 | 23062 | 15510 | 4543 | 3159 | 34 |
| 2024 | 21878 | 16887 | 4347 | 3357 | 38 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Brunei as an emigration source
Share of immigrants in each country who originate from Brunei
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Bruneians move to?
Most Bruneians have moved to India, Malaysia and Canada — these three countries account for about 93% of all Bruneians living abroad.
How many Bruneians live abroad?
Around 46.6K Bruneians live abroad, making it the #165-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Brunei lives abroad?
About 10% of the population of Brunei lives abroad — that's 46.6K out of a total population of 462.7K.
How has emigration from Brunei changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Brunei has changed from 45.9K to 46.6K people, a change of about 1%.
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