MigrantoFalkland Islands Diaspora
93 Falkland Islands live abroad — the #232 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 79 |
| Colombia | 13 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 85%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Falkland Islands.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 85% of all emigrants from the Falkland Islands, while the second-largest destination receives just 14%.
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has declined since 1990
The share of emigrants going to Latin America has shifted from 89.5% to 14% since 1990.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1082 |
| 1995 | 1839 |
| 2000 | 1525 |
| 2005 | 1100 |
| 2010 | 414 |
| 2015 | 193 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2024 | 93 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | Colombia | Hungary | Denmark | Estonia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 114 | 968 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 115 | 1724 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 130 | 1395 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 120 | 980 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 130 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 120 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 92 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 79 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fastest-changing destinations
How emigration to each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
Where do Falkland Islands move to?
Most Falkland Islands have moved to Australia, Colombia and Hungary — these three countries account for about 100% of all Falkland Islands living abroad.
How many Falkland Islands live abroad?
Around 93 Falkland Islands live abroad, making it the #232-largest emigrant population in the world.
How has emigration from the Falkland Islands changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Falkland Islands has fallen from 193 to 93 people, a decline of about 52%.
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