Amed is a small cluster of seven fishing villages with low population density. Expat-specific data is qualitative rather than quantitative, drawn from community observations and resident accounts.
Good to know
Good to Know
- Unlike southern Bali (Seminyak, Canggu, Kuta), Amed remains 'deeply authentic' with Balinese culture and locals outnumbering foreigners
- Expat community is organized and socially cohesive, coordinating through online groups and shared recreational activities
- French and American expats form the largest foreign groups; multilingual dive instruction (French, German, English, Spanish, Indonesian) is common
- The expat enclave is relatively recent and conscious of preserving local character rather than creating a 'tourist bubble'
Local Population
- Scale
- low density relative to rest of Bali
- Description
- Small fishing village population with historically low density compared to south Bali
Traditional Occupations
- fishing
- salt farming
- dry-field farming
Business And Tech Presence
- Digital Nomad Presence
- Present but not a primary business hub; attracts remote workers seeking quiet lifestyle
- Coworking Or Startup Ecosystem
- Not documented as a tech startup or coworking hub; lacks large-scale commercial infrastructure
Primary Industries
- diving and water sports instruction
- accommodation and hospitality
- tourism services
Foreign Born And Expatriate Community
- Status
- Growing but not dominant
- Characteristics
- Predominantly retirees and digital nomads; most recent influx post-pandemic
- Community Infrastructure
- Facebook-based community group (Amed Bali Community), shared interests in diving, sports clubs (tennis, sailing, snorkeling, hiking, pickleball, pool games)
Notable Nationalities
- French
- American
- Belgian
- German
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this local demographics research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.