MigrantoGibraltarian Diaspora
474 Gibraltarians live abroad — 1% of the population of Gibraltar
Gibraltarian diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 98% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 445 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Norway | 8 |
| Costa Rica | 5 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Luxembourg | 1 |
| Estonia | 0 |
| Iceland | 0 |
| Bolivia | 0 |
By region
94% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Gibraltarian diaspora in numbers
Most Gibraltarians abroad live in Australia
94% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 3%.
Gibraltarian diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 477 |
| 1995 | 486 |
| 2000 | 502 |
| 2005 | 510 |
| 2010 | 511 |
| 2015 | 517 |
| 2020 | 494 |
| 2024 | 474 |
Largest communities over time
Gibraltarians living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Gibraltarians in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Gibraltarians live outside Gibraltar?
Around 474 Gibraltarians live abroad, the world's #227 largest diaspora.
Where do most Gibraltarians abroad live?
Most Gibraltarians live in Australia, Bulgaria and Norway — these three countries account for about 98% of all Gibraltarians living abroad.
Which country has the largest Gibraltarian population outside Gibraltar?
Australia is home to the largest Gibraltarian community abroad — 445 people, about 94% of all Gibraltarians living abroad.
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.
Is the Gibraltarian diaspora growing?
No — over the past decade, the number of Gibraltarians living abroad has fallen from 517 to 474, about 8%.
Where does the data on the Gibraltarian diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in Gibraltar who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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