Gibraltar

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Gibraltar Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 480 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Gibraltar has lost a cumulative 1,630 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+480

Net migration rate

+11.8 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+6,116

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

689

Top year: 2023

Peak emigration

-621

Lowest year: 1990

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+32

Per year

In 2026, Gibraltar receives approximately 480 net migrants (11.8 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 689 in 2023.

Migration flows in Gibraltar are relatively modest. The high immigration rate reflects economic opportunities or policy openness.