Who moves to Isle of Man
37.8K people have chosen Isle of Man for relocation — #169 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Isle of Man? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 34715 |
| Ireland | 1591 |
| South Africa | 833 |
| United States | 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 Isle of Man.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 2 residents of 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 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 | United States | 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