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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)

United Kingdom International migrant stock, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.TOTLCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.