Gibraltar Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Gibraltar's net migration was 549 in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 8.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Gibraltar's net migration stood at 549 in 2025, a decline of +49 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 590 by 2026. Gibraltar ranked 148th globally.
Gibraltar’s net migration has shown pronounced volatility over the 66‑year series, moving from a low of –338.00 in 1960 to an all‑time trough of –621.00 in 1990 before rebounding to a peak of 689.00 in 2023. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 records net migration at 549.00, placing the territory at rank 148 globally. This figure remains well above the 1990 trough yet below the 2023 high, indicating a sustained inflow after the early‑1990s out‑migration wave that was likely driven by economic restructuring and limited housing capacity. Gibraltar’s 2025 net migration compares closely with peers such as Sint Maarten (Dutch part) at 530.00 and the Channel Islands at 675.00, reflecting a regional pattern of small jurisdictions attracting migrants through financial services and tourism‑linked employment. Continued growth in high‑value sectors and liberalised residency policies could keep the net migration trajectory upward, while constraints in housing or fiscal policy might temper future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 583 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 586 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 590 | - | - |
| 2025 | 549 | −49 | #148 |
| 2024 | 598 | −91 | #144 |
| 2023 | 689 | +76 | #135 |
| 2022 | 613 | +52 | #126 |
| 2021 | 561 | +47 | #137 |
| 2020 | 514 | +39 | #132 |
| 2019 | 475 | +33 | #132 |
| 2018 | 442 | +21 | #122 |
| 2017 | 421 | +20 | #119 |
| 2016 | 401 | +230 | #119 |
| 2015 | 171 | −18 | #130 |
| 2014 | 189 | −20 | #129 |
| 2013 | 209 | +54 | #126 |
| 2012 | 155 | −58 | #126 |
| 2011 | 213 | −42 | #129 |
Analysis
Gibraltar's net migration was 549 in 2025, a decline of −49 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 590 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gibraltar's net migration was 549 in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 8.2% decrease from the previous year.
Gibraltar's net migration peaked at 689 in 2023.
The lowest net migration in Gibraltar was -621 in 1990.
Gibraltar ranks 148th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gibraltar's net migration is projected to reach 590 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Gibraltar in 2025 was 549. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gibraltar_net-migration,
title = {Gibraltar Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gibraltar/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}