Overview

• Net migration to the UK was revised to a record 764,000 in 2022, higher than earlier estimates.
• In 2023, net migration fell by 10% to 685,000, the third highest on record.
• Non-EU nationals accounted for 85% of long-term immigration in 2023, a significant shift since Brexit.
• Work-related visas surpassed study visas as the primary reason for non-EU immigration in 2023.
• The impact of new visa restrictions introduced in January 2024 is not yet fully reflected in the data.