Net immigration to Britain peaked at 944,000 in March 2023, higher than the previously estimated 906,000.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revised figures based on improved labour ministry data, showing British nationals returning to the UK was twice the earlier estimate, while emigration rose to three times higher than previously calculated.
Changes for non-British, non-EU nationals were minor, and it was noted that fewer EU nationals had departed than thought. Political discussions have focused on high non-EU immigration levels, prompting the Labour government to propose policies aimed at reducing arrivals.
Key revised data indicates that net immigration for the year ending December 2024 was adjusted downward to 345,000 from 431,000 due to increased British emigration. Cumulative net immigration from 2021 to 2024 is approximately 97,000 lower than earlier projections.
Additionally, cumulative emigration of British nationals was revised significantly upwards from 44,000 to 412,000, with total British emigration adjusted from 343,000 to 992,000, and immigration from 317,000 to 623,000 during the same period.
With information from Reuters