International migrant stock, total in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: International migrant stock, total was 11.85 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International migrant stock, total in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2024, international migrant stock, total in United Kingdom stood at 11.85 million. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrant stock, total in United Kingdom peaked at 11.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3.66 million, in 1990.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
International migrant stock, total in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.66 million | — |
| 1995 | 4.17 million | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 4.75 million | +13.8% |
| 2005 | 5.99 million | +26.2% |
| 2010 | 7.71 million | +28.8% |
| 2015 | 9.07 million | +17.6% |
| 2020 | 10.52 million | +16.0% |
| 2024 | 11.85 million | +12.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 11.85 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 35.4× the median. (84 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 11.85 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 429,370, 27.6× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.92 million | 3.66 million | 4.17 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.37 million | 4.75 million | 5.99 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.39 million | 7.71 million | 9.07 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 11.18 million | 10.52 million | 11.85 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More financial sector data for United Kingdom
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 76.66 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 10.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0018 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 104.99 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 5.29 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrant stock, total in United Kingdom?
- International migrant stock, total in United Kingdom was 11.85 million in 2024, according to International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest international migrant stock, total recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 11.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrant stock, total recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 million in 1990.
- How does United Kingdom rank for international migrant stock, total?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrant stock, total rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Migrant Stock, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of International migrant stock, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.