ONS Blog - Net migration continues to fall

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21 May 2026

Net migration continues to fall

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Annual international net migration is down by three-quarters of a million people since its peak in early 2023. In today’s blog, Sarah Crofts looks at what is driving this change, explores patterns of British migration and looks ahead to future developments that will give a clearer picture of emigration. 

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