Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was -8.52 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-8.52 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 264.0%
World rank
161st
of 236 countries
All-time high
255.4 % change on previous year
in 1989
All-time low
-388.78 % change on previous year
in 1964
Years of data
72
1951–2023
Net migration, annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, net migration, annual growth rate in United Kingdom stood at -8.52 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 264.0% on the previous year and down 122.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 255.4 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -388.78 % change on previous year, in 1964.
United Kingdom ranks 161st of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -161.78 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 108.53 % change on previous year | -167.1% |
| 1953 | 92.43 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1954 | -12.9 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1955 | -29.83 % change on previous year | +131.2% |
| 1956 | 72.29 % change on previous year | -342.3% |
| 1957 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1958 | 41.05 % change on previous year | +297.0% |
| 1959 | -24.62 % change on previous year | -160.0% |
| 1960 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -120.2% |
| 1961 | 162.09 % change on previous year | +3153.1% |
| 1962 | 46.18 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 1963 | -89.18 % change on previous year | -293.1% |
| 1964 | -388.78 % change on previous year | +335.9% |
| 1965 | -4.48 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 1966 | -11.94 % change on previous year | +166.6% |
| 1967 | -41.97 % change on previous year | +251.5% |
| 1968 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1969 | -56.12 % change on previous year | -2857.8% |
| 1970 | 74.85 % change on previous year | -233.4% |
| 1971 | 107.7 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1972 | -219.66 % change on previous year | -303.9% |
| 1974 | -94.18 % change on previous year | -57.1% |
| 1975 | 38.76 % change on previous year | -141.2% |
| 1976 | 52.45 % change on previous year | +35.3% |
| 1977 | -13.07 % change on previous year | -124.9% |
| 1978 | 117.48 % change on previous year | -998.9% |
| 1979 | 197.51 % change on previous year | +68.1% |
| 1980 | -323.79 % change on previous year | -263.9% |
| 1981 | -233.01 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 1982 | 27.09 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 1983 | 144.25 % change on previous year | +432.5% |
| 1984 | 162.75 % change on previous year | +12.8% |
| 1985 | 16.96 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 1986 | -49.69 % change on previous year | -393.1% |
| 1987 | -80.24 % change on previous year | +61.5% |
| 1988 | 68.79 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 1989 | 255.4 % change on previous year | +271.3% |
| 1990 | 15.22 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1991 | -51.69 % change on previous year | -439.7% |
| 1992 | -35.34 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1993 | 53.55 % change on previous year | -251.5% |
| 1994 | 65.45 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1995 | 35.39 % change on previous year | -45.9% |
| 1996 | -10.46 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 1997 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -182.8% |
| 1998 | 110.2 % change on previous year | +1172.8% |
| 1999 | 21.6 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2000 | 0.828 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 2001 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +1564.7% |
| 2002 | 16.24 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 2003 | 4.06 % change on previous year | -75.0% |
| 2004 | 30.32 % change on previous year | +646.5% |
| 2005 | 11.66 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2006 | -6.28 % change on previous year | -153.8% |
| 2007 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -212.8% |
| 2008 | -14.87 % change on previous year | -309.9% |
| 2009 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 2010 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -293.1% |
| 2011 | -16.75 % change on previous year | -266.1% |
| 2012 | -24.78 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 2013 | 37.88 % change on previous year | -252.9% |
| 2014 | 29 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2015 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 2016 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -148.9% |
| 2017 | -16.12 % change on previous year | +141.8% |
| 2018 | -4.61 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2019 | -10.4 % change on previous year | +125.4% |
| 2020 | -38.03 % change on previous year | +265.6% |
| 2021 | 221.01 % change on previous year | -681.2% |
| 2022 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2023 | -8.52 % change on previous year | -264.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -8.52 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is -6.35 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -8.52 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -37.79 % change on previous year, 23% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | +3153.1% | 4.98 % change on previous year | 162.09 % change on previous year |
| 1969 | -2857.8% | 2.03 % change on previous year | -56.12 % change on previous year |
| 2001 | +1564.7% | 0.828 % change on previous year | 13.78 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +1172.8% | 8.66 % change on previous year | 110.2 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10.61 % change on previous year | -161.78 % change on previous year | 108.53 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | -37.72 % change on previous year | -388.78 % change on previous year | 162.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.09 % change on previous year | -219.66 % change on previous year | 197.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -1.15 % change on previous year | -323.79 % change on previous year | 255.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.26 % change on previous year | -51.69 % change on previous year | 110.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.76 % change on previous year | -14.87 % change on previous year | 30.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.13 % change on previous year | -24.78 % change on previous year | 37.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.91 % change on previous year | -38.03 % change on previous year | 221.01 % change on previous year | 4 |
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- 159 Maldives -7.59 % change on previous year compare
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- 162 Tokelau -8.75 % change on previous year compare
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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 net migration, annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in United Kingdom was -8.52 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 255.4 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -388.78 % change on previous year in 1964.
- How does United Kingdom rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 161st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 122.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.