International Migration Outlook 2019
The 2019 edition of the International Migration Outlook analyses recent developments in migration movements and policies in OECD countries and some non-OECD economies. It also examines the evolution of labour market outcomes of immigrants in OECD countries. This year’s edition includes two special chapters, one on the contribution of temporary migration to the labour markets of OECD countries and the other on the long-term integration effects of family presence. The report also contains country notes and a statistical annex.
United Kingdom
In 2017, net long-term immigration increased and reached 282 000, +13% compared to 2016. Net immigration of EU citizens fell by 33 000 to 100 000, just over half of the total for 2015 (184 000). Non-EU net immigration was 229 000, considerably higher than the year before (176 000), of which 151 000 was attributed to Asian net migration. The estimate of immigration for EU citizens was 239 000, similar to the 2016 estimate of 250 000. Immigration of non-EU citizens saw a significant increase from 265 000 to 313 000.