United Kingdom: International migrant stock, total
In , United Kingdom's International migrant stock, total was 11.85 million.
That's up 12.6% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1,405,864.25 . United Kingdom ranks #4 globally out of 215 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 57.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.85M
- Trough
- 3.66M
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock, total |
|---|---|
| 11.845M | |
| 10.521M | |
| 9.071M | |
| 7.713M | |
| 5.990M | |
| 4.748M | |
| 4.173M | |
| 3.665M |
About International migrant stock, total
International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Kingdom's International migrant stock, total in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's International migrant stock, total was 11.85 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's International migrant stock, total rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's International migrant stock, total rose 12.6% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on International migrant stock, total?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #4 out of 215 countries reporting International migrant stock, total.
- How does United Kingdom's International migrant stock, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for International migrant stock, total in 2024 was 1.41 million, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 57.
- What is International migrant stock, total and how is it measured?
- International migrant stock, total is the number of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.