MigrantoImmigrants in the Falkland Islands
2.2K foreigners live in the Falkland Islands — 0% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Falkland Islands by country
The 3 largest groups make up 93% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1299 |
| Saint Helena | 479 |
| Chile | 292 |
| Australia | 61 |
| Argentina | 37 |
| New Zealand | 37 |
| USA | 27 |
By region of origin
58% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Falkland Islands in numbers
81% of all emigrants from Saint Helena live in the Falkland Islands
No other country has more people born in Saint Helena.
Immigrants come from a wider range of countries than in 1990
The largest group's share fell from 81% to 58%.
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
80.6% of immigrants came from Europe in 1990, compared with 58.2% today.
The immigrant population has grown 19% since 2020
The number of foreigners living in the Falkland Islands rose from 1.9K to 2.2K in four years.
Immigrant population in the Falkland Islands over time
Foreigners living in the Falkland Islands, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 824 |
| 1995 | 828 |
| 2000 | 1024 |
| 2005 | 1106 |
| 2010 | 1377 |
| 2015 | 1506 |
| 2020 | 1872 |
| 2024 | 2232 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Falkland Islands, by year
| Year | British | Saint Helena | Chileans | Australians | Argentines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 664 | 31 | 43 | 7 | 27 |
| 1995 | 640 | 32 | 42 | 9 | 36 |
| 2000 | 704 | 133 | 65 | 10 | 39 |
| 2005 | 650 | 153 | 131 | 14 | 55 |
| 2010 | 798 | 295 | 181 | 38 | 24 |
| 2015 | 872 | 323 | 198 | 42 | 26 |
| 2020 | 1089 | 402 | 245 | 51 | 31 |
| 2024 | 1299 | 479 | 292 | 61 | 37 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in the Falkland Islands
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in the Falkland Islands
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in the Falkland Islands?
Around 2.2K immigrants live in the Falkland Islands — the world's #217 largest immigrant population.
Where do most immigrants in the Falkland Islands come from?
Most immigrants in the Falkland Islands come from United Kingdom, Saint Helena and Chile — these three countries account for about 93% of all immigrants.
How many British live in the Falkland Islands?
Around 1.3K British live in the Falkland Islands — about 58% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Falkland Islands growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Falkland Islands has grown from 1.5K to 2.2K, about 48%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Falkland Islands come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Falkland Islands. Their children born in the Falkland Islands are not included.
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