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UK Net Migration Plummets 59% from 2023 Peak

11/19/2025

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  • Net migration to the UK peaked at 944,000 in March 2023, per the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
  • The December 2024 figure shows net migration at 345,000, a 59% decrease year over year.
  • The ONS, using Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) records, found 257,000 British nationals emigrated in 2024, up from 77,000.
  • EU+ nationals have a negative net migration because 82,000 immigrated and 150,000 emigrated.