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- The sense of community on Boracay is strong, with a diverse range of different nationalities within the community, all different age groups and from different walks of life
- Boracay has reliable internet connection suitable for digital nomads, with numerous cafes and co-working spaces available
- Permanent resident population is relatively small (~20,000), but grows significantly with tourists and seasonal workers during peak season (December-May)
Resident Population
- Seasonal Variation
- Significantly higher during December-May dry season; primarily tourists and seasonal expat workers
- Estimated Permanent Residents
- Approximately 20,000
Indigenous Population
- Group
- Ati people
- Status
- The Ati people were the island's original stewards, indigenous Filipinos with deep connection to the land and sea, though their numbers have dwindled significantly due to modernization pressures
- Current Location
- The Ati community primarily resides in the interior hills, away from the bustling beach areas
Tourist Nationalities
- Note
- Tourist composition (not permanent residents) from latest recorded data
Top Source Countries
Korean
- Tourist Share
- 36% of foreign tourists
Chinese
- Tourist Share
- ~14% of foreign tourists
Taiwanese
- Tourist Share
- ~11% of foreign tourists
American
- Tourist Share
- ~6% of foreign tourists
Foreign Resident Community
- Notable Characteristics
- Diverse community of expats and digital nomads provides plenty of opportunities for socializing and networking, with regular meet-ups, events, and activities that cater to this community
- Description
- Full-time expat community includes folks from North America, Australia, the U.K., and more
Expat Occupations And Activities
Primary Sectors
- Foreigners in Boracay often work in the tourism industry, taking roles such as hotel managers, dive instructors, tour guides, and restaurant owners; some work as English teachers, offering language lessons; others are involved in the real estate industry
- Foreigners working as digital nomads, freelancers, or remote workers in fields such as writing, graphic design, and programming
- A software company incorporated in Hong Kong run from Boracay
- Retired professionals often involved in community projects and environmental initiatives; tourism entrepreneurs running dive shops and yoga studios
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.