International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: International migrants, by country of destination was 11.85 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 11.85 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 11.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.66 million, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 4th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.66 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.17 million | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 4.75 million | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 5.99 million | +26.2% |
| 2010 | 7.71 million | +28.8% |
| 2015 | 9.07 million | +17.6% |
| 2020 | 10.52 million | +16.0% |
| 2024 | 11.85 million | +12.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.92 million | 3.66 million | 4.17 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.37 million | 4.75 million | 5.99 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.39 million | 7.71 million | 9.07 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.18 million | 10.52 million | 11.85 million | 2 |
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More population data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 11.85 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 11.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 million in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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