Migrant populations in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Migrant populations was 11.85 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
11.85 million
World rank
4th
of 228 countries
All-time high
11.85 million
in 2024
All-time low
3.66 million
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, migrant populations in United Kingdom stood at 11.85 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in United Kingdom peaked at 11.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.66 million, in 1990.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 228 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Migrant populations 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 migrant populations in United Kingdom?
- Migrant populations in United Kingdom was 11.85 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 million in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for migrant populations?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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