Who moves to Gibraltar
8.9K people have chosen Gibraltar for relocation — #199 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Gibraltar? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
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