International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: International migrants, by country of destination was 11.85 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
11.85 million
World rank
4th
of 231 countries
All-time high
11.85 million
in 2024
All-time low
3.66 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom 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 peaked at 11.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.66 million, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 231 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom, 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% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 11.85 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 35.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 11.85 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 27.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
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 |
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 international migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom?
- International migrants, by country of destination in United Kingdom was 11.85 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 million in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- 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 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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