MigrantoManx Diaspora
908 Manx live abroad — the #223 largest diaspora in the world
Where emigrants go
The top 3 countries receive 100% of all emigrants
↑↓ — change vs 2020
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 876 |
| Bulgaria | 25 |
| Slovakia | 3 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
| Norway | 0 |
By destination region
Oceania is the leading destination region at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about emigration from the Isle of Man.
Australia is the primary destination for emigrants
Australia attracts 96% of all emigrants from the Isle of Man, while the second-largest destination receives just 3%.
How emigration changed over time
Total emigrant population by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 699 |
| 1995 | 724 |
| 2000 | 720 |
| 2005 | 769 |
| 2010 | 889 |
| 2015 | 838 |
| 2020 | 920 |
| 2024 | 908 |
Top destinations over time
Emigration to the 5 largest destination countries
| Year | Australia | Bulgaria | Slovakia | Greece | Bolivia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 681 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 708 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 | 706 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 756 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2010 | 878 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | 820 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 | 895 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 876 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 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 Manx move to?
Most Manx have moved to Australia, Bulgaria and Slovakia — these three countries account for about 100% of all Manx living abroad.
How many Manx live abroad?
Around 908 Manx live abroad, making it the #223-largest emigrant population in the world.
What share of the population of the Isle of Man lives abroad?
About 1% of the population of the Isle of Man lives abroad — that's 908 out of a total population of 84.2K.
How has emigration from the Isle of Man changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the emigrant population from the Isle of Man has grown from 838 to 908 people, a growth of about 8%.
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