MigrantoFalkland Islands Diaspora
93 Falkland Islands live abroad — 0% of the population of the Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 79 |
| Colombia | 13 |
| Hungary | 1 |
| Denmark | 0 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Norway | 0 |
By region
85% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
Ask Migo
Tap a question — our AI assistant answers it in chat, with real migration data
Key facts
The Falkland Islands diaspora in numbers
Most Falkland Islands abroad live in Australia
85% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 14%.
The share of the diaspora living in Latin America has declined since 1990
89.5% of the diaspora lived in Latin America in 1990, compared with 14% today.
Falkland Islands diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1082 |
| 1995 | 1839 |
| 2000 | 1525 |
| 2005 | 1100 |
| 2010 | 414 |
| 2015 | 193 |
| 2020 | 106 |
| 2024 | 93 |
Largest communities over time
Falkland Islands living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Falkland Islands in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Falkland Islands live outside Falkland Islands?
Around 93 Falkland Islands live abroad, the world's #232 largest diaspora.
Where do most Falkland Islands abroad live?
Most Falkland Islands live in Australia, Colombia and Hungary — these three countries account for about 100% of all Falkland Islands living abroad.
Which country has the largest Falkland Islands population outside Falkland Islands?
Australia is home to the largest Falkland Islands community abroad — 79 people, about 85% of all Falkland Islands living abroad.
Is the Falkland Islands diaspora growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of Falkland Islands living abroad has fallen from 193 to 93, about 52%.
Where does the data on the Falkland Islands diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Falkland Islands who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
Where to live?
Score countries, regions and cities by what matters to you
Living in the Falkland Islands
See the full country overview