Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — Migration flows by in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — Migration flows by was 145,047 Persons in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — Migration flows by in United Kingdom, 2014–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 145,047 Persons for standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by in 2024.
The figure is down 44.1% on the previous year and up 584.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by in United Kingdom peaked at 259,552 Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16,772 Persons, in 2016.
That places United Kingdom 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20,774 Persons | 16,772 Persons | 28,920 Persons | 6 |
| 2020s | 124,366 Persons | 27,218 Persons | 259,552 Persons | 5 |
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More population data for United Kingdom
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.184 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (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)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.2667 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.55 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 515,677 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by in United Kingdom?
- Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by in United Kingdom was 145,047 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 259,552 Persons in 2023.
- What is the lowest standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,772 Persons in 2016.
- How does United Kingdom rank for standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by?
- United Kingdom ranks 1st out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — migration flows by rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 584.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — Migration flows by category. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This database provides annual estimates of permanent migration inflows to OECD countries by category of migration. The estimates are mainly based on the number of newly granted permits/visas issued to foreign citizens, provided by NSOs or Ministerial statistical services.New permanent migrants are classified into 5 categories of migration depending on the grounds for approval of their permit/visa (labour, accompanying family of workers, family reunification, humanitarian reasons and other national cases).In addition, the database provides annual estimates of the number of individuals who migrated long-term under a free-mobility agreement based on alternative sources.