Who moves to Falkland Islands
2.2K people have chosen Falkland Islands for relocation — #217 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Falkland Islands? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 93% of all immigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1299 |
| Saint Helena | 479 |
| Chile | 292 |
| Australia | 61 |
| Argentina | 37 |
| New Zealand | 37 |
| United States | 27 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 58%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Falkland Islands.
Falkland Islands is a primary destination for emigrants from Saint Helena
Falkland Islands attracts 81% of all emigrants from Saint Helena, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
Immigration sources have diversified since 1990
The top source country's share fell from 81% to 58%, indicating a broader spread of origins.
The share of immigrants from Europe has declined since 1990
The share of immigrants from Europe has shifted from 80.6% to 58.2% since 1990.
Immigration has accelerated notably since 2020
The immigrant population grew 19% from 1.9K to 2.2K, indicating an acceleration in migration flows following COVID and recent geopolitical shifts.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 824 |
| 1995 | 828 |
| 2000 | 1024 |
| 2005 | 1106 |
| 2010 | 1377 |
| 2015 | 1506 |
| 2020 | 1872 |
| 2024 | 2232 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | United Kingdom | Saint Helena | Chile | Australia | Argentina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Falkland Islands as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in Falkland Islands