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.
Superdrug planning Strand Street expansion
A town centre store in Douglas looks set to expand, as it applies for planning permission for a new shopfront.
New warning over palm oil on beaches
The police have issued a warning as more palm oil washed up at Smeale Beach in the north of the Island.
Lumber profits to remain a mys-tree
The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture can't say how much income is made from exported lumber.
New parking permit system for healthcare staff
Douglas Council says it'll set up a permit system for a car park in Anagh Coar to stop doctors, nurses and paramedics being issued tickets.
School applies to keep TT campsite
A school in Douglas has applied for planning permission to keep hosting campers during TT and Manx Grand Prix.
Can you help find Peel hovercraft?
Do you know where to find a Manx-built hovercraft?
Less than 2% of council's housing is empty
Less than two percent of social housing in Douglas is lying empty, according to the city's Council.
New wholesale company to supply locally-produced meat
A new Island wholesaler says it will supply 100 per cent Manx-produced meat to restaurants, hotels, schools, and caterers.
