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| 2026-06-28 |
| [BBC] UK net migration has dropped to the lowest level, outside of the Covid pandemic, since 2012. How does that sit alongside other key migration measures, including asylum applications, small boat arrivals and visas granted? Scroll down to find out more about the latest key figures, and get answers to key questions on a range of topics. UK MIGRATION DATA AT A GLANCE Net migration (change in population), January 2025 to December 2025 171,000* 48% over 12 months down 48% over 12 months ONS data, as of 21 May 2026 Immigration (people arriving), January 2025 to December 2025 813,000 20% over 12 months down 20% over 12 months ONS data, as of 21 May 2026 Emigration (people leaving), January 2025 to December 2025 642,000 6% over 12 months down 6% over 12 months ONS data, as of 21 May 2026 Asylum applications, April 2025 to March 2026 93,525 12% over 12 months down 12% over 12 months Home Office data, as of 21 May 2026 Returns and deportations from the UK, April 2025 to March 2026 39,007 7% over 12 months up 7% over 12 months Home Office data, as of 21 May 2026 Arrivals by small boat, 1 January 2026 to 25 June 2026 11,638 37% same period 2025 down 37% same period 2025 Home Office data, as of 26 June 2026 More statistics to explore at the link: Small boat crossings and other illegal arrivalsTap the questions belowg How many people cross the English Channel in small boats? Who is arriving in the UK on small boats? How else do people stay in the UK without permission? Asylum applications and hotels Tap the questions below How many people are in asylum accommodation? Numbers of asylum seekers in hotels by council area How many people apply for asylum in the UK? How big is the asylum backlog? Returns and deportations from the UK Tap the questions below How many people are returned or deported from the UK? Who is returned from the UK? What is the 'one in, one out' deal with France? How do people leave the UK under immigration control? Visas for legal migration Tap the questions below How do people come to the UK legally? What are the most common reasons for entry each year? Who gets the most common UK visas? Migration to Europe Tap the questions below How many people cross to Europe illegally in boats? How many people apply for asylum in Europe? How does net migration compare across Europe? |
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