MigrantoManx Diaspora
908 Manx live abroad — 1% of the population of the Isle of Man
Manx diaspora by country
The top 3 countries are home to 100% of the diaspora
| Country | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| Australia | 876 |
| Bulgaria | 25 |
| Slovakia | 3 |
| Greece | 2 |
| Bolivia | 2 |
| Norway | 0 |
By region
96% of the diaspora lives in Oceania
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Key facts
The Manx diaspora in numbers
Most Manx abroad live in Australia
96% of the diaspora lives in Australia, while the next country accounts for just 3%.
Manx diaspora population over time
People living abroad, by year
| Year | Emigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 699 |
| 1995 | 724 |
| 2000 | 720 |
| 2005 | 769 |
| 2010 | 889 |
| 2015 | 838 |
| 2020 | 920 |
| 2024 | 908 |
Largest communities over time
Manx living in the 5 largest countries, by year
| 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 communities
How the number of Manx in each country has changed since the selected year
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many Manx live outside Isle of Man?
Around 908 Manx live abroad, the world's #223 largest diaspora.
Where do most Manx abroad live?
Most Manx live in Australia, Bulgaria and Slovakia — these three countries account for about 100% of all Manx living abroad.
Which country has the largest Manx population outside Isle of Man?
Australia is home to the largest Manx community abroad — 876 people, about 96% of all Manx living abroad.
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.
Is the Manx diaspora growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of Manx living abroad has grown from 838 to 908, about 8%.
Where does the data on the Manx diaspora come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born in the Isle of Man who now live in other countries. Descendants of emigrants born abroad are not included.
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Living in the Isle of Man
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