MigrantoImmigrants in Gibraltar
8.9K foreign-born residents — the #199 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5793 |
| Spain | 2114 |
| Morocco | 1015 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 89%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Gibraltar.
Immigration has become more concentrated over time
The top source's share rose from 41% to 65%, with United Kingdom increasingly the primary origin.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 4 residents of Gibraltar is foreign-born — 8.9K out of 39.3K, representing 22.7% of the population.
The share of immigrants from Europe has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Europe has shifted from 72.8% to 88.6% since 1990.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7438 |
| 1995 | 7115 |
| 2000 | 6791 |
| 2005 | 7492 |
| 2010 | 8192 |
| 2015 | 8741 |
| 2020 | 8842 |
| 2024 | 8922 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | United Kingdom | Spain | Morocco |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3025 | 2392 | 2021 |
| 1995 | 3316 | 2235 | 1564 |
| 2000 | 3607 | 2077 | 1107 |
| 2005 | 4462 | 2010 | 1020 |
| 2010 | 5317 | 1942 | 933 |
| 2015 | 5673 | 2072 | 996 |
| 2020 | 5741 | 2095 | 1006 |
| 2024 | 5793 | 2114 | 1015 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in Gibraltar?
Around 8.9K foreign-born residents live in Gibraltar, making it the #199-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in Gibraltar come from?
Most immigrants in Gibraltar come from United Kingdom, Spain and Morocco — these three countries account for about 100% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of Gibraltar are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 23% of the population of Gibraltar — that's 8.9K out of a total population of 39.3K.
How has immigration to Gibraltar changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in Gibraltar has changed from 8.7K to 8.9K people, a change of about 2%.
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