MigrantoImmigrants in Cuba
2K foreigners live in Cuba — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in Cuba by country
The 3 largest groups make up 43% of all immigrants
| 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
59% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Cuba in numbers
The immigrant population has shrunk 29% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in Cuba fell from 2.8K to 2K in four years.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 36% to 18%.
The map of origins has changed since 1990
4 countries have entered the top 20 origins since 1990: Romania, Bolivia, Ecuador. Romania climbed from outside the top 20 to #12.
Immigrant population in Cuba over time
Foreigners living in Cuba, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 29587 |
| 1995 | 22432 |
| 2000 | 15726 |
| 2005 | 10090 |
| 2010 | 6509 |
| 2015 | 4208 |
| 2020 | 2806 |
| 2024 | 2000 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Cuba, by year
| Year | Spaniards | Italians | Russians | Venezuelans | Americans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cuba?
Around 2K immigrants live in Cuba — the world's #219 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many Spaniards live in Cuba?
Around 357 Spaniards live in Cuba — about 18% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Cuba growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Cuba has fallen from 4.2K to 2K, about 52%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Cuba come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Cuba. Their children born in Cuba are not included.
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