Nationality
See also: History of nationality in Gibraltar and British Overseas Territories citizenGibraltarians are British citizens, albeit with a distinct identity of their own.
noun: Gibraltarian(s) adjective: Gibraltar
| Rank | Nationality | Proportion (%) of the population (2001) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibraltarian | 83.22% |
| 2 | Other British | 9.56% |
| 3 | Moroccan | 3.50% |
| 4 | Spanish | 1.19% |
| 5 | Other | 1.54% |
| 6 | Other EU | 1.00% |
Estimates for 2008 show a small decrease in the proportion of Gibraltarians (81.12%), a significant increase in the ratio of "Other British" (11.09%) and a small increase in the ratio of "Other" (7.79%). No further breakdown is provided in this figure.
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