Harmonised flows - internal database — Migration flows by category in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Harmonised flows - internal database — Migration flows by category was 145,047 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Harmonised flows - internal database — Migration flows by category in United Kingdom, 2014–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 145,047 Persons for harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category in 2024.
The figure is down 44.1% on the previous year and up 584.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category in United Kingdom peaked at 259,552 Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16,772 Persons, in 2016.
That places United Kingdom 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Harmonised flows - internal database — Migration flows by category in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Persons | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 21,200 Persons | — |
| 2015 | 18,918 Persons | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 16,772 Persons | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 17,410 Persons | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 21,424 Persons | +23.1% |
| 2019 | 28,920 Persons | +35.0% |
| 2020 | 27,218 Persons | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 59,000 Persons | +116.8% |
| 2022 | 131,013 Persons | +122.1% |
| 2023 | 259,552 Persons | +98.1% |
| 2024 | 145,047 Persons | -44.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 145,047 Persons is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,706 Persons, 53.6× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 145,047 Persons is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.5 Persons, 12612.8× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20,774 Persons | 16,772 Persons | 28,920 Persons | 6 |
| 2020s | 124,366 Persons | 27,218 Persons | 259,552 Persons | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category in United Kingdom?
- Harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category in United Kingdom was 145,047 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 259,552 Persons in 2023.
- What is the lowest harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,772 Persons in 2016.
- How does United Kingdom rank for harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category?
- United Kingdom ranks 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is harmonised flows - internal database — migration flows by category rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 584.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Harmonised flows - internal database — Migration flows by category. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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