Net migration in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Net migration was 389,911 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in United Kingdom, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in United Kingdom stood at 389,911.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in United Kingdom peaked at 487,029 in 2022 and was at its lowest, -83,876, in 1981.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 215 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -5,898 | -60,655 | 76,443 | 10 |
| 1970s | -18,101 | -65,710 | 11,255 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12,476 | -83,876 | 83,164 | 10 |
| 1990s | 62,959 | 17,846 | 152,653 | 10 |
| 2000s | 244,017 | 153,917 | 309,385 | 10 |
| 2010s | 265,630 | 172,088 | 347,839 | 10 |
| 2020s | 391,128 | 144,221 | 487,029 | 6 |
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More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Official exchange rate 0.7595 LCU per US$, period average (2025)
- Total reserves in months of imports 1.39 (2025)
- Net domestic credit 3.89 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 112.3% (2024)
- Broad money 141.9% (2024)
- Net foreign assets 440.94 billion current LCU (2024)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 112.4% (2024)
- Domestic credit to private sector 112.4% (2024)
- Claims on central government, etc. 21.9% (2024)
- Claims on central government -1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in United Kingdom?
- Net migration in United Kingdom was 389,911 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 487,029 in 2022.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -83,876 in 1981.
- How does United Kingdom rank for net migration?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.