MigrantoImmigrants in Cuba
2K foreign-born residents — the #219 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 43% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Spain | 357 |
| Italy | 263 |
| Russia | 243 |
| Venezuela | 174 |
| USA | 125 |
| Ukraine | 93 |
| Germany | 75 |
| Mexico | 75 |
| Nicaragua | 50 |
| France | 49 |
| Chile | 47 |
| Romania | 43 |
| Haiti | 38 |
| Bolivia | 33 |
| Ecuador | 33 |
| China | 30 |
| Colombia | 30 |
| Peru | 28 |
| Jamaica | 27 |
| Argentina | 25 |
| United Kingdom | 22 |
| Angola | 21 |
| Canada | 18 |
| Czech Republic | 17 |
| Guatemala | 13 |
| Grenada | 11 |
| Dominican Republic | 10 |
| Bulgaria | 9 |
| Poland | 8 |
| Panama | 8 |
| Puerto Rico | 7 |
| Algeria | 6 |
| Lebanon | 6 |
| Hungary | 6 |
| Albania | 0 |
| Greenland | 0 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 59%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Cuba.
Immigration has declined notably since 2020
The immigrant population fell 29% from 2.8K to 2K, suggesting a slowdown in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 36% to 18%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
Top source countries have shifted significantly since 1990
4 new countries have entered the top 20: Romania, Bolivia, Ecuador — Romania rose from outside the top 20 to rank #12.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 29587 |
| 1995 | 22432 |
| 2000 | 15726 |
| 2005 | 10090 |
| 2010 | 6509 |
| 2015 | 4208 |
| 2020 | 2806 |
| 2024 | 2000 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Spain | Italy | Russia | Venezuela | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10703 | 492 | 4491 | 431 | 1186 |
| 1995 | 8112 | 373 | 3404 | 327 | 899 |
| 2000 | 5917 | 194 | 2342 | 176 | 569 |
| 2005 | 3449 | 246 | 1563 | 206 | 459 |
| 2010 | 1908 | 295 | 989 | 228 | 349 |
| 2015 | 999 | 337 | 593 | 241 | 253 |
| 2020 | 505 | 371 | 343 | 245 | 176 |
| 2024 | 357 | 263 | 243 | 174 | 125 |
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 Cuba?
Around 2K foreign-born residents live in Cuba, making it the #219-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Cuba come from?
Most immigrants in Cuba come from Spain, Italy and Russia — these three countries account for about 43% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Cuba are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 0% of the population of Cuba — that's 2K out of a total population of 11M.
How has immigration to Cuba changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Cuba has fallen from 4.2K to 2K people, a decline of about 52%.
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