UK Net Migration Reached Nearly 1 Million in 2023

What We’re Showing

Long-term net migration of Non-EU, EU+, and British nationals in the UK, 2012 to 2024. The data comes from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) as of November 2024.

EU+

European Union plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

Key Takeaways

• Net migration to the UK exceeded 900,000 for the year to June 2023, the highest annual total on record.
• Immigration surged under the post-Brexit points-based work visa system.
• Boris Johnson's government also extended post-graduation stay for students and expanded healthcare worker visas.
• Net migration dropped in 2024 after the government tightened controls on international students and care workers and raised salary thresholds for sponsoring skilled workers.