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

Latest (2024)
145,047 Persons
Change on year
down 44.1%
World rank
1st
of 23 countries
All-time high
259,552 Persons
in 2023
All-time low
16,772 Persons
in 2016
Years of data
11
2014–2024

Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — Migration flows by in United Kingdom, 2014–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k2014201920242014: 21.2k Persons2015: 18.9k Persons2016: 16.8k Persons2017: 17.4k Persons2018: 21.4k Persons2019: 28.9k Persons2020: 27.2k Persons2021: 59.0k Persons2022: 131.0k Persons2023: 259.6k Persons2024: 145.0k Persons

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 20,774 Persons 16,772 Persons 28,920 Persons 6
2020s 124,366 Persons 27,218 Persons 259,552 Persons 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 2 Canada 135,165 Persons compare
  2. 3 United States 95,498 Persons compare
  3. 4 Australia 70,900 Persons compare

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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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Indicator
Standardised inflows of permanent-type migrants — Migration flows by category
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
28 places, 292 data points, 2014–2024
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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.