United Kingdom Net Migration
Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
This page uses the latest available World Bank observation (2025). Country-level datasets often lag the current calendar year because they depend on official reporting and validation.
Historical Trend
Overview
United Kingdom's Net Migration was 389.9K people in 2025, ranking #4 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, United Kingdom's Net Migration changed from 20K to 389.9K (1854.1%).
Over the past decade, Net Migration in United Kingdom changed by 12.1%, from 347.8K people in 2015 to 389.9K people in 2025.
Where is United Kingdom?
United Kingdom
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 54.00°, -2.00°
Historical Data
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 20K people |
| 1961 | 52.3K people |
| 1962 | 76.4K people |
| 1963 | 8.3K people |
| 1964 | -23.9K people |
| 1965 | -25K people |
| 1966 | -27.9K people |
| 1967 | -39.7K people |
| 1968 | -38.9K people |
| 1969 | -60.7K people |
| 1970 | -15.3K people |
| 1971 | 1.2K people |
| 1972 | -1.4K people |
| 1973 | -33.8K people |
| 1974 | -65.7K people |
| 1975 | -40.2K people |
| 1976 | -19.1K people |
| 1977 | -21.6K people |
| 1978 | 3.8K people |
| 1979 | 11.3K people |
| 1980 | -25.2K people |
| 1981 | -83.9K people |
| 1982 | -61.2K people |
| 1983 | 27.1K people |
| 1984 | 71.1K people |
| 1985 | 83.2K people |
| 1986 | 41.8K people |
| 1987 | 8.3K people |
| 1988 | 14K people |
| 1989 | 49.6K people |
| 1990 | 57.1K people |
| 1991 | 27.6K people |
| 1992 | 17.8K people |
| 1993 | 27.4K people |
| 1994 | 45.3K people |
| 1995 | 61.4K people |
| 1996 | 55K people |
| 1997 | 59.7K people |
| 1998 | 125.5K people |
| 1999 | 152.7K people |
| 2000 | 153.9K people |
| 2001 | 175.1K people |
| 2002 | 203.6K people |
| 2003 | 211.8K people |
| 2004 | 276.1K people |
| 2005 | 308.3K people |
| 2006 | 288.9K people |
| 2007 | 309.4K people |
| 2008 | 263.4K people |
| 2009 | 249.6K people |
| 2010 | 274.8K people |
| 2011 | 228.8K people |
| 2012 | 172.1K people |
| 2013 | 237.3K people |
| 2014 | 306.1K people |
| 2015 | 347.8K people |
| 2016 | 324.6K people |
| 2017 | 272.3K people |
| 2018 | 259.7K people |
| 2019 | 232.7K people |
| 2020 | 144.2K people |
| 2021 | 463K people |
| 2022 | 487K people |
| 2023 | 445.5K people |
| 2024 | 417.1K people |
| 2025 | 389.9K people |
Global Comparison
Among all countries, Ukraine has the highest Net Migration at 1.7M people, while Pakistan has the lowest at -1.2M people.
United Kingdom is ranked just above Canada (326.2K people) and just below Syria (421.7K people).
World ranking
Net Migration ranking for 2025 based on World Bank data, covering 215 countries.
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 1.7M people |
| 2 | United States | 1.2M people |
| 3 | Syria | 421.7K people |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 389.9K people |
| 5 | Canada | 326.2K people |
| 6 | Sudan | 291.5K people |
| 7 | Malaysia | 166.6K people |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 158.6K people |
| 9 | South Africa | 146.4K people |
| 10 | Japan | 140.6K people |
| 211 | Germany | -334.1K people |
| 212 | Nepal | -364.7K people |
| 213 | Bangladesh | -402.1K people |
| 214 | India | -495.8K people |
| 215 | Pakistan | -1.2M people |
About this data
- Source
- World Bank
SM.POP.NETM - Definition
- Net number of migrants during the period, calculated as immigrants minus emigrants.
- Coverage
- Data for 215 countries (2025)
- Limitations
- Data may lag 1-2 years for some countries. Coverage varies by indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's Net Migration was 389.9K people in 2025, ranking #4 out of 215 countries.
Between 1960 and 2025, United Kingdom's Net Migration changed from 20K to 389.9K (1854.1%).
Net Migration figures for United Kingdom are sourced from the World Bank Open Data API, which aggregates reporting from national statistical agencies and verified international organizations. The dataset is refreshed annually as new submissions arrive, typically with a 1–2 year reporting lag.