MigrantoImmigrants in Gibraltar
8.9K foreigners live in Gibraltar — 23% of the country's population
Immigrants in Gibraltar by country
The 3 largest groups make up 100% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 5793 |
| Spain | 2114 |
| Morocco | 1015 |
By region of origin
89% of immigrants come from Europe
Ask Migo
Tap a question — our AI assistant answers it in chat, with real migration data
Key facts
Immigrants in Gibraltar in numbers
More immigrants come from a single country than in 1990
The largest group's share rose from 41% to 65%, and today that group is people born in the UK.
1 in 4 residents of Gibraltar was born abroad
8.9K of 39.3K residents were born abroad — 22.7% of the population.
The share of immigrants from Europe has grown since 1990
72.8% of immigrants came from Europe in 1990, compared with 88.6% today.
Immigrant population in Gibraltar over time
Foreigners living in Gibraltar, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 7438 |
| 1995 | 7115 |
| 2000 | 6791 |
| 2005 | 7492 |
| 2010 | 8192 |
| 2015 | 8741 |
| 2020 | 8842 |
| 2024 | 8922 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Gibraltar, by year
| Year | British | Spaniards | Moroccans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Gibraltar?
Around 8.9K immigrants live in Gibraltar — the world's #199 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many British live in Gibraltar?
Around 5.8K British live in Gibraltar — about 65% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Gibraltar growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Gibraltar has changed from 8.7K to 8.9K, about 2%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Gibraltar come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Gibraltar. Their children born in Gibraltar are not included.
Where to live?
Score countries, regions and cities by what matters to you
Living in Gibraltar
See the full country overview