Net Migration by Region
Immigration in 2024 reached around 116,000, marking a notable increase from the previous year.
Last updated: 2026-03-19
Key insights
- Immigration in 2024 reached around 116,000, marking a notable increase from the previous year.
- Emigration also rose significantly, reaching around 86,000 in 2024.
- The employment rate for individuals aged 20-64 was approximately 80% in 2024, a slight decrease from the previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, immigration saw a significant rise to around 116,000 individuals, up from approximately 95,000 in 2023. This rebound follows a general pattern of fluctuating immigration levels since 2015, with the peak occurring in 2016 at around 163,000. Conversely, emigration also increased, with around 86,000 people leaving in 2024, an increase from approximately 73,000 in 2023.
The employment rate for those aged 20-64 stood at around 80% in 2024, a slight decline from the previous year's rate of about 81%. This marks a continuation of a generally positive trend in employment rates since 2020 when the rate was approximately 78.5%. Meanwhile, long-term unemployment for ages 25-65 was around 3.3% in 2024, showing a modest rise from about 3.2% in 2023, following a downward trend observed in previous years. Overall, these figures reflect dynamic shifts in the labor market and migration patterns over the observed years.