Only two women gave birth to their children at home last year - with 740 opting for Noble's Hospital.
The figures have been released by the Department of Health and Social Care in response to a Freedom of Information request.
The DHSC says only seven women asked for a home birth in 2016.
The figures also reveal last year 223 women had caesarean sections, 159 of which were emergency procedures.
May the Third be with you in Douglas tomorrow!
A group of Star Wars characters will be coming to the Strand Shopping Centre this weekend.
Mountain Road closed until tomorrow
The Department of Infrastructure says work to resurface the Mountain Road has overrun.
Charity wants to upgrade recreation facilities
Hospice Care has applied for planning permission for a polytunnel outside its base in Braddan.
Former supermarket and vaccination centre for rent
A former supermarket which doubled up as a Covid vaccination centre is on the market.
MHK on guard against Liverpool takeover of Island
An Onchan MHK says the Island must guard its independence against Liverpool.
New day trips for celebrating Liverpool fans
The Steam Packet Company says it's found a way to give more Liverpool fans the chance to celebrate their club's 20th league win.
Fears raised over possible pond pollution
Residents in Governor's Hill say they fear there's another pollution incident in the local duckpond.
Parking suspension granted for Peel Ibiza bar
A new Ibiza-style bar on Peel Promenade will mean losing some parking places over the summer, according to a new traffic order.
