MigrantoGibraltarian Diaspora
474 Gibraltarians live abroad — the #227 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 98% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 445 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Norway | 8 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Luxembourg | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 94%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from Gibraltar.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 94% of all emigrants from Gibraltar, while the second-largest destination receives just 3%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 477 |
| 1995 | 486 |
| 2000 | 502 |
| 2005 | 510 |
| 2010 | 511 |
| 2015 | 517 |
| 2020 | 494 |
| 2024 | 474 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | Bulgaria | Norway | Costa Rica | Greece |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 458 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 1995 | 464 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2000 | 477 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 2005 | 485 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 2010 | 480 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 492 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| 2020 | 470 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 445 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
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 Gibraltarians move to?
Most Gibraltarians have moved to Australia, Bulgaria and Norway — these three countries account for about 98% of all Gibraltarians living abroad.
How many Gibraltarians live abroad?
Around 474 Gibraltarians live abroad, making it the #227-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of Gibraltar lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of Gibraltar lives abroad — that's 474 out of a total population of 39.3K.
How has emigration from Gibraltar changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from Gibraltar has fallen from 517 to 474 people, a decline of about 8%.
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