United Kingdom: Net migration
In , United Kingdom's Net migration was 389,911.00.
That's down 6.5% from 2024, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 112.71 . United Kingdom ranks #4 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM) • Data as of 2025
Trend (2006–2025)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 487,029.00
- Trough
- 144,221.00
- 1-year change
- -6.5%
- 5-year change
- +170.4%
- +22.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.1%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Net migration |
|---|---|
| 389,911.0000 | |
| 417,114.0000 | |
| 445,523.0000 | |
| 487,029.0000 | |
| 462,967.0000 | |
| 144,221.0000 | |
| 232,727.0000 | |
| 259,744.0000 | |
| 272,311.0000 | |
| 324,649.0000 |
About Net migration
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.
Indicator code: SM.POP.NETM • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Kingdom's Net migration in 2025?
- In 2025, United Kingdom's Net migration was 389,911.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Net migration rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Net migration fell 6.5% from 2024 to 2025.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Net migration?
- In 2025, United Kingdom ranked #4 out of 217 countries reporting Net migration.
- How does United Kingdom's Net migration compare to the world average?
- The global average for Net migration in 2025 was 112.71, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #2 of 58.
- What is Net migration and how is it measured?
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.NETM), CC BY 4.0.