Overview

• The UK saw 746,900 new permanent-type migrants in 2023, marking a significant rise from 488,400 in 2022.
• Family migration to the UK surged by 60%, with most arrivals being family members of labor migrants on health and care visas.
• The OECD recorded a total of 6.5 million permanent migrants across its member countries in 2023, reflecting global labor demand.
• Despite the rise in migration, the UK also achieved record-high immigrant employment rates.
• Political pressure mounts on UK leadership to manage immigration levels amid growing public concern.