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White British Births Drop to 53% as Immigrant Share Rises

5/28/2026

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White British births fell to 53% of all live births in 2025, the lowest share.
The ONS reported 585,396 births in England and Wales in 2025, 310,456 to White British mothers.
Mothers born overseas made up one-third of births in 2025 while foreign-born parents were present in 27% of births, up from under 18% in 2010.
Polls show migration tops concerns, prompting warnings of pressure on housing, schools and healthcare.

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White British births fell to 53% of all live births in 2025, the lowest share.
The ONS reported 585,396 births in England and Wales in 2025, 310,456 to White British mothers.
Mothers born overseas made up one-third of births in 2025 while foreign-born parents were present in 27% of births, up from under 18% in 2010.
Polls show migration tops concerns, prompting warnings of pressure on housing, schools and healthcare.