MigrantoImmigrants in the Isle of Man
37.8K foreigners live in the Isle of Man — 45% of the country's population
Immigrants in the Isle of Man by country
The 3 largest groups make up 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
96% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in the Isle of Man in numbers
1 in 2 residents of the Isle of Man was born abroad
37.8K of 84.2K residents were born abroad — 44.9% of the population.
Immigration drives population growth
32% of the population growth of the Isle of Man since 1990 came from immigrants.
Immigrant population in the Isle of Man over time
Foreigners living in the Isle of Man, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 32958 |
| 1995 | 35044 |
| 2000 | 37129 |
| 2005 | 39364 |
| 2010 | 41124 |
| 2015 | 36557 |
| 2020 | 37246 |
| 2024 | 37811 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in the Isle of Man, by year
| Year | British | Irish | South Africans | Americans | Australians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 the Isle of Man?
Around 37.8K immigrants live in the Isle of Man — the world's #169 largest immigrant population.
What percentage 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.
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 immigrants.
How many British live in the Isle of Man?
Around 34.7K British live in the Isle of Man — about 92% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in the Isle of Man growing?
Barely — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in the Isle of Man has changed from 36.6K to 37.8K, about 3%.
Where does the data on immigrants in the Isle of Man come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in the Isle of Man. Their children born in the Isle of Man are not included.
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