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In 2026, the United Kingdom sees net immigration of 364,099 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 11.8 million, about 17% of the total. Since 1950, it has gained a cumulative 8.5 million people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+364,099
Net migration rate
+5.2 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
11,845,479
The United Kingdom experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 17% of the population. The high immigration rate may reflect economic opportunities or policy openness.