Migrant stock share in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Migrant stock share was 17.13 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
17.13
World rank
63rd
of 231 countries
All-time high
17.13
in 2024
All-time low
6.39
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant stock share in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant stock share in United Kingdom is 17.13, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant stock share in United Kingdom peaked at 17.13 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.39, in 1990.
United Kingdom ranks 63rd of 231 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant stock share in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6.39 | — |
| 1995 | 7.18 | +12.3% |
| 2000 | 8.04 | +12.0% |
| 2005 | 9.89 | +23.0% |
| 2010 | 12.24 | +23.8% |
| 2015 | 13.87 | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 15.62 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 17.13 | +9.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 17.13 is below the median for high income countries, which is 19.91, 86% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 17.13 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.58, 1.4× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.78 | 6.39 | 7.18 | 2 |
| 2000s | 8.96 | 8.04 | 9.89 | 2 |
| 2010s | 13.06 | 12.24 | 13.87 | 2 |
| 2020s | 16.38 | 15.62 | 17.13 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 60 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 17.91 compare
- 61 Gabon 17.71 compare
- 62 San Marino 17.38 compare
- 64 Saint Kitts and Nevis 16.99 compare
- 65 Bahamas 16.77 compare
- 66 Belize 16.47 compare
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 stock share in United Kingdom?
- Migrant stock share in United Kingdom was 17.13 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant stock share recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 17.13 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant stock share recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.39 in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for migrant stock share?
- United Kingdom ranks 63rd out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant stock share rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. 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 stock share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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