MigrantoImmigrants in the Isle of Man
37.8K foreign-born residents — the #169 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34715 |
| Ireland | 1591 |
| South Africa | 833 |
| USA | 233 |
| Australia | 193 |
| Canada | 160 |
| New Zealand | 86 |
By region of origin
Europe is the leading region of origin at 96%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in the Isle of Man.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 2 residents of the Isle of Man is foreign-born — 37.8K out of 84.2K, representing 44.9% of the population.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
32% of the population growth of the Isle of Man since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32958 |
| 1995 | 35044 |
| 2000 | 37129 |
| 2005 | 39364 |
| 2010 | 41124 |
| 2015 | 36557 |
| 2020 | 37246 |
| 2024 | 37811 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | United Kingdom | Ireland | South Africa | USA | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 30510 | 1628 | 303 | 242 | 123 |
| 1995 | 32475 | 1700 | 345 | 210 | 140 |
| 2000 | 34442 | 1771 | 387 | 178 | 157 |
| 2005 | 36200 | 1955 | 485 | 223 | 258 |
| 2010 | 37521 | 2116 | 577 | 265 | 356 |
| 2015 | 33553 | 1540 | 807 | 227 | 188 |
| 2020 | 34195 | 1567 | 821 | 230 | 190 |
| 2024 | 34715 | 1591 | 833 | 233 | 193 |
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 the Isle of Man?
Around 37.8K foreign-born residents live in the Isle of Man, making it the #169-largest immigrant population in the world.
Where do most immigrants in the Isle of Man come from?
Most immigrants in the Isle of Man come from United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa — these three countries account for about 98% of all foreign-born residents.
What share of the population of the Isle of Man are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 45% of the population of the Isle of Man — that's 37.8K out of a total population of 84.2K.
How has immigration to the Isle of Man changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in the Isle of Man has changed from 36.6K to 37.8K people, a change of about 3%.
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