Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
Published: 11/18/2025

UK net migration in 2024 was 20% lower than previously estimated, with the number now at 345,000. Revised figures by the ONS revealed more British nationals emigrated than initially thought, impacting the total. The ONS revamped its methods to track migration more accurately, showing fluctuations in British nationals leaving and entering the UK, with concerns about data accuracy and potential biases in previous estimations highlighted.



