Nationalities in Menorca: Over 100 Represented (2021 Data)

According to 2021 population data, the Balearic island of Menorca hosts residents from over 100 different nationalities.

Largest Groups

• United Kingdom – Largest foreign community (retirees, expats, second-home owners).
• Germany – Significant long-term residents.
• France – Proximity and historical ties.
• Italy – Cultural affinity, EU mobility.
• Netherlands – Growing retiree/digital nomad presence.

Other Notable Communities

• Scandinavia (Sweden, Norway, Denmark)
• Eastern Europe (Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Russia)
• North Africa (Morocco, Algeria)
• Latin America (Argentina, Uruguay – return migration)

Context

Menorca's population ~95,000 (2021). Foreign-born ~15–20%. The island's biosphere reserve status, low-density tourism, and quality of life attract diverse international residents—making it one of Spain's most cosmopolitan islands per capita.